'BEST IN THE WORLD'

Last updated : 17 May 2007 By Editor

Ferguson:

"Cristiano is one of those players who loves the ball. You have to drag him off the training pitch sometimes because he likes to practise."

"It is part of his upbringing to practise with the ball. That helps him to keep his standards up.

"His season has been incredible, 23 goals from a winger is exceptional.

"At this moment in time he is the best player in the world."