Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says he wishes Cristiano Ronaldo was still with the club. Twenty-eight goal striker Wayne Rooney has been in explosive form this season after being given more responsibility since the departure of Ronaldo to Real Madrid.

"Ronaldo's departure has nothing to do with Wayne's form," argued Ferguson.

"The credit must go to Wayne's development as a footballer and his rise in the game.

"I just wish we still had Cristiano here as well."