New signings excite Ferguson

Alex Ferguson waxed lyrical about new signings Alan Smith and Liam Miller after their débuts in Manchester United’s battling victory in Romania last night.

Smith was a thorn in the side of Dinamo Bucharest all game and was unlucky not to score himself – his best effort ricocheted off the inside of a post – while Miller came off the bench and made an immediate impact to help secure United’s winner.

Ferguson said: “I think that since Alan Smith walked through the door at Old Trafford he has been absolutely sensational.

“He was a real handful for the Dinamo defenders. He made a great contribution and has been a tremendous signing for us.”

Miller, the 23-year-old who moved from Celtic in the summer, was also picked out for praise by the United boss after his low, driven cross was turned into his own net by Angelo Alistar.

“We were keen to have Miller involved and we brought him on when Darren Fletcher started to tire,” said Ferguson. “He showed great assurance and confidence and did really well. He was a bonus for us.”