Fergie Praises Partnership

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes the Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez partnership is showing signs of developing into something special.

The pair are now playing regularly alongside each other after an injury to Rooney delayed Ferguson naming the two up front.

The likes of Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke led the Premiership champions to success in the past and the Red Devils boss believes his current strikes can have a similar impact.

With youth on Rooney and Tevez's side, Ferguson believes the partnership will only develop as both stars mature and improve.

"We have had some fantastic partnerships at this club over the years," explained Ferguson.

"The first season with Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke was incredible but most of them do take time.

"What you have to remember is that Wayne is 22 next week and Carlos is only 23, so they are only young players. In three or four years it might be something special.

"Both have great attributes. They have speed and courage and they are able to beat a man, so all the things are there.

"Maturity is what we want to see now, and also authority and timing. Once that comes hopefully they will be at our club showing everyone what great players they are.

"The evidence is good at the moment. I am encouraged by that. They are young players and hopefully that development gets better."