Manchester: Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson broke his silence yesterday over this week's Champions League exit and dismissed media speculation that dropped striker Wayne Rooney's Old Trafford days were numbered.
The England international only came on as a 73rd-minute substitute against Real Madrid in United's biggest game of the season Tuesday when his side were 2-1 behind and reduced to 10 men after the controversial dismissal of winger Nani. "He will be here next year, you've got my word on that," Ferguson said yesterday.