Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson praised Wayne Rooney for his performance in their 0-0 draw at Olympique Marseille.
Rooney earned plaudits from his manager after an industrious shift on the left wing.
"He did what we wanted him to do," said Ferguson.
"The way we normally set up, with Nani or Ryan Giggs on the left, gives us more natural width.
"But Wayne worked hard, as he always does. He has great spirit but he was better when we played him through the middle in a 4-4-2 at the end."
