Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says Wayne Rooney will miss "two or three weeks" with his ankle injury. Ferguson made the announcement this morning.

It had been feared that 24-year-old could be doubtful for this summer's World Cup, although United later confirmed he suffered only minor ligament damage.

Ferguson followed up that bulletin by putting a timescale on Rooney's return and revealed the striker should be back in action within three weeks.

The nation can breathe again. We're relieved," explained Ferguson. "It could have been worse."