Fergie hails his world beaters

MANCHESTER UNITED boss Alex Ferguson has tipped Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo to become the best in the world.

The youngsters have been major influences on United's current Premiership charge that has seen them record 14 wins in 16 games. A victory at Crystal Palace today will close the gap on leaders Chelsea to just three points for a few hours at least.

Such has been the pair's improvement over the past three months, Ferguson is convinced they will eventually go on to rival Ronaldinho, the man he famously missed out on, as the finest player on the planet.