Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-sung admits his performance against AC Milan is due to his increased confidence.

Park can deal with the plaudits that have been heaped on him recently by Sir Alex Ferguson, who views the South Korean as one of the major beneficiaries of his new attacking system, with Wayne Rooney as a lone front-man.

Scepticism in the stands has also been erased, along with the self-doubt that Park carried as baggage when he first arrived at Old Trafford.

"I feel better about being at Manchester United," he said. "When I first came I was a little bit worried that I would not be a success. But that always happens.

"You never know you are going to succeed until you have. What I was going to do at the time was more important. I just tried to do my best and once I started training I totally forgot about my concerns.

"Now I feel quite confident. Mentally I am in a good place.

"The fans have also been supporting me. It makes me more assured about showing my ability on the pitch."