Ferguson Thinks Rooney Could Become As Good As Messi, Ronaldo, Kaka:

"Wayne could easily get to that level," said Ferguson ahead of his team's Champions League tie with VfL Wolsburg.

"It was a pretty remarkable feat to get that hat-trick (on his Champions League debut against Fenerbahce) and his progress has never disappointed us at any point since. When we signed him as a kid, we thought he would become a really top player. Without question he is going in that direction.

"He is blessed with some ingredients only great footballers have. He has a great determination and hunger to win every match and every training session. That will never change. Sometimes there is criticism about the amounts footballers get paid. But when you see the effort he puts in, he is worth every penny. He plays as if he means it. It is a wonderful thing to have." (Source)