Rooney may make Carling Cup return

Alex Ferguson is ready to call on Wayne Rooney as Manchester United look to restore their battered reputation in Wednesday’s Carling Cup semi-final at Chelsea.

The Red Devils are still reeling from the condemnation of their own fans following the goalless draw with non-league Exeter at Old Trafford on Saturday which Ferguson claimed was the worst FA Cup performance in his 18 years at the club.