Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes Wayne Rooney is capable of winning a future Ballon d'Or.
"Wayne is capable of getting to that level," said Ferguson.
"Both him and Cristiano were teenagers when they came to us but their progress has been fantastic.
"The only reason we are not talking about Wayne at the same level as Cristiano is the fact one of them scored 42 goals last season. That is why Cristiano should win the Ballon D'Or.
"If Wayne can get to that sort of level, he is there."