Wayne Rooney made a low-key return for Manchester United in their 2-0 win over Wigan Athletic.

Rooney made his first appearance since the contract saga that saw the England striker threaten to leave before signing a new five-year deal - and he came off the bench after 57 minutes mainly to cheers although there were some jeers too.

Ferguson said: "That [the reception] was good - that will be pleasing for him, settle him down and make him realise he is at the right club, no doubt about that.

"It was a quiet comeback, he got involved in a few of the bits of interplay but in the main he just needed that 25 minutes or so.

"He will play against Rangers on Wednesday and that will be the perfect match for him to come back and get 90 minutes."