Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes Wilfried Zaha is still destined to a make it at the elite level.

The Crystal Palace attacker was signed by Ferguson for United before the Scot retired.

"I spoke to Alex Ferguson about him recently and he still thinks he's destined to be a top player," former Eagles boss Alan Pardew has stated.

"Alex still talks about the qualities Wilf has."

Zaha told the Daily Mail in response: "I'd love those sort of compliments when I'm in a top six club."