ROONEY BETTER THAN RON

Last updated : 07 April 2006 By Ed
Bobby Charlton thinks that Wayne Rooney will be the best player in the world by the time he's Ronaldinho's age.

“Ronaldinho is an amazing player who is wonderful to watch.

“Wayne and Ronaldinho both have amazing skill and control but the Brazilian has a bit more experience than Wayne at the moment.

“But don't forget Wayne is just 20, while Ronaldinho is 26. I bet Wayne Rooney at 26 will be a more effective player than Ronaldinho.

“The Barca star's ability to change the course of a match with a brilliant solo effort has rightly made him the most talked about player in football at the moment.

“Every World Cup produces a great star. In my time I have seen Pele, Cruyff, Maradona and Ronaldo.

“This summer it could be Ronaldinho, though I have a sneaky feeling Wayne Rooney will give him a real battle for it.”