Source: Daily_Mail
Wayne Rooney destroys AC Milan - Italian press laud United 'phenomenon'
Centre of attention: Wayne Rooney is mobbed by team-mates[LNB]Wayne Rooney was hailed the 'English phenomenon' by the Italian press after the Manchester United shattered AC Milan's dreams of Champions League glory.[LNB]La Gazzetta dello Sport described the Barclays Premier League champions as 'like an Italian team for another era' after Sir Alex Ferguson's men overturned a woeful record against Milan to win 3-2 in the Champions League last 16, first leg on Tuesday night.[LNB]'Manchester United conquered San Siro,' said Gazzetta. 'They did it by beating Milan 3-2 in a match of contrasts: United were outplayed in the first half but then turned the tables in the second-half, mainly thanks to Rooney.'[LNB]Corriere dello Sport agreed that Fabio Capello's great World Cup hope was the main man.[LNB] Net gains: Rooney looks on after Paul Scholes' fortunate goal[LNB]'Milan creates, Rooney destroys,' they said. 'Milan dominated the encounter but still suffered defeat, mainly because of Rooney, the English phenomenon.[LNB]'Milan will now have to complete an almost impossible mission at Old Trafford to go through to the next round.'[LNB]Corriere della Sera mused: 'The first challenge between "The Devils" goes to Manchester United. The Red Devils prevailed 3-2 over the Rossoneri Devils, who had taken the lead through Ronaldinho after three minutes but then conceded to Paul Scholes in the first half and twice to Wayne Rooney after the interval. A late goal from (Clarence) Seedorf gives Milan some hope for the second leg.'[LNB] Enlarge Given the boot: How Italy reacted to Manchester United's glory[LNB] Fergie predicts head boy Rooney will smash 30-goal barrier after Milan doubleHeadmaster! Towering Rooney is Manchester United's hero in San SiroMARTIN SAMUEL: Beckham gets red blooded return his passion deservesSan Siro Match Zone: Wayne Rooney's evil glare and the Green and Gold ArmyAC Milan 2 Manchester United 3: Wayne Rooney looks a world-beater as striker puts United in command after lucky Paul Scholes strike wrong-foots MilanMANCHESTER UNITED FC
