Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says Cristiano Ronaldo is the ideal role model for any young player.

He said: "Role models are always important but these days you can turn your television on and watch Italian and Spanish football and get your role models from there.

"You see photographs of Ronaldo here and that's not by accident. That is to inspire young kids here because he is the best player in the world.

"He is the best player in the world because he practises all the time, he wants to be a better player all the time and I think that's key to it.

"You don't become a footballer by just turning up on a Saturday and just playing. If you are prepared to work at your skills and practise then you can get to a level like that.

"But these facilities definitely help young players."