Beckham lauds exceptional Rooney

Beckham lauds 'exceptional' Wayne Rooney
David Beckham hailed Wayne Rooney as one of the best players in the world after he fired Manchester United into the Champions League quarter-finals.

The England striker scored twice, as he did in the first leg, as United beat AC Milan 4-0 to seal a 7-2 aggregate win.

Milan midfielder Beckham said: "Wayne is such an exceptional talent.

"Without a doubt he is one of the best players, if not the best, in the world at the moment with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi."

Rooney was again in irresistible form as United romped past Milan on an emotional night at Old Trafford.

Despite carrying a 3-2 lead into the tie from the first leg at the San Siro, United were grateful for an early Rooney header to settle their nerves and when the frontman bagged his 30th club goal of the season just after the break, the hosts went on to win comfortably against the Italian giants.

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