Fergie Praises Ronaldo

Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Cristiano Ronaldo coped superbly well with the post-World Cup situation, and hopes he'll be around for some years yet!

Ferguson told Manchester radio station Key 103: "I think good people respond to adversity very well - take Eric Cantona for instance, when he came back we won the double.

"When young Ronaldo comes back we win the league and he is the star of the season.

"They were burning effigies of David (Beckham) and what I said to Cristiano and Eric was exactly what I said to David at the time, 'They're going to boo you but that's all'."

Ferguson insists the likes of Ronaldo and Rooney - who have long since patched up their differences - are major factors in his decision to put thoughts of retirement on hold.

He added: "There will be a time when I retire but when that is I have absolutely no idea.

"Young people help you and I've got some good young players at the club, and good personalities.

"Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney are fun to watch in training with all their tricks and their double act, and I think that helps keep you young."

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