Sir Alex Ferguson has tipped Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney to break the 30-goal barrier for the first time this season. The England hit-man took his tally for the season to 20 with his incredible four strikes against Hull at Old Trafford on Saturday.
"Wayne has got 20 goals and the crucial part of the season is coming up," said Ferguson.
"He could easily get above 30. His ratio at the moment suggests that."
At 24, the former Everton player is now showing how much he learned in his formative years, when so much was predicted of him.
"Wayne has become more aware of the penalty box," said Ferguson.
"Giving him the direct role has given him an appetite to be in the box all the time.
"He still has moments when he goes into other areas of the pitch but he is choosing those moments more maturely.
"The main reason he is scoring the goals is because he is in the right place at the right time. That is what good goalscorers do."
