Fergie savors sweetest night made by Rooney

MANCHESTER - Sir Alex Ferguson believes Wayne Rooney could match the 42 goals Cristiano Ronaldo provided for Manchester United in 2008 after the England striker reached the 30 mark with a double in the Champions League humbling of AC Milan.

Rooney, who had also scored twice in the 3-2 first leg win, laid the foundations for a 4-0 win on a night that United boss Ferguson described as one of the most satisfying of his illustrious managerial career.

"When I think that we've beaten Milan 4-0 - not many teams have ever done that, if any," the Scot declared. "It was a fantastic night."