Rooney banned for three matches in the European Cup qualification

Montenegro defender Miodrag Dzudovic provide support to the England striker Wayne Rooney, who filed an appeal relating to the ban appeared in three games the Three Lions.

Dzudovic Rooney is a player who was kicked in the Euro 2012 qualifying match last. Because of him that, Rooney's red card, and get suspended three games featured in the 2012 European Cup finals.

"I'll talk to Rooney if he filed an appeal against the sanctions," said 32-year-old defender.

"I think [sanctions] is not fair. He just did not think when the incident took place, and after realizing his actions afterwards. He realized at once, and had apologized to me. "

"It was very painful. I slightly sprained after the game. However, I consider it not a problem. I did not expect to be kicked at the time. "

"I want to play and facing each other with him again. He is a great player, and very happy to play against them [the British]. "

Danny Welbeck willing paired with Rooney in England squad

Danny Welbeck after appearing in England's position as a partner Wayne Rooney in Euro 2012 qualifier this weekend.

England need a draw against staying Montenegro to ensure a ticket to Poland and Ukraine next year. Welbeck hopes to become a successful part in the game.

"I look forward, not looking forward to the opportunity to play my first competitive match," said Manchester United's young striker told reporters.

"Rooney played well, scoring and creating chances. Just play and train with him is a bonus. Hopefully I can learn from him and learned as much as possible."

"He's a good player to be asked for advice, he's always talking at practice, was advantageous. We know each other games with each other. It is too early, but we've been training for many years and it would be beneficial."

Welbeck ensure Britain remains a serious look if only enough draw.

"I think we did not go to Montenegro by one point. We set out to win and I see no reason not to. All players will play best to show the progress of each. For young players in the squad is more profit in this season , "he concluded.

Manchester United a hard-earned 1-1 draw against Benfica

A stunning equaliser from Ryan Giggs just before half time was enough to earn Manchester United a hard-earned 1-1 draw against Benfica in their opening fixture of the Champions League.

United had gone behind after some poor defensive work and a good finish from striker Oscar Cardozo early in the first half, but Giggs' goal against the run of play brought last year's runners up a much-needed point against the team likely to challenge them for the top spot in the group stage.

Sir Alex Ferguson went into the game with a gamble, making eight changes to the side that ripped through Bolton Wanderers on Saturday evening, with Wayne Rooney deployed as a lone striker up front and Anders Lindegaard making his first start of the season in place of David de Gea.

Ashley Young missed out altogether, while Nani and Anderson had to settle for a place on the bench, with Sunday’s crunch match against Chelsea seemingly the priority for Ferguson.

And the gamble did not seem to be paying off for most of the first half, with Rooney looking forlorn as he was forced to battle with the towering Luisao for long balls.

The midfield trio of Michael Carrick, Darren Fletcher and Ryan Giggs were not offering much in the way of support or mobility to the striker, and Ji-Sung Park failed to get wide enough to trouble the right-back Maxi Perreira.

The first real effort for either team came Benfica’s way in the 20th minute, with Cardozo forcing Lindegaard to make a fairly routine stop.

And four minutes later, United fell behind through a goal that they really should have cut out.

Gaitan found himself in space near the halfway line after a good turn, and his lofted pass with the outside of his boot found the chest of Cardozo, who turned Jonny Evans twice before striking the ball on the bounce and into the far corner past a helpless Lindegaard.

Evans failed to put in a meaningful tackle while he had the chance, and it was all too easy for Cardozo to find his way to goal, though Patrice Evra must share some of the blame for that after failing to track back and offer his team-mate help.

But it wasn’t too long before United were back level, with their Champions League experience shining through in one individual in particular.

Giggs restored the parity with five minutes to go until half-time, with a stunning drive from 20 yards out into the top corner of Artur’s net, after he was sent running by Antonio Valencia.

With that goal, the Welshman has now scored in 16 separate Champions League campaigns, an astonishing record that puts him one ahead of former Real Madrid striker Raul.

The goal took the match to half-time level, somewhat fortuitously for United who had been below par for much of the game, particularly in the midfield where Benfica were dominating.

However, the Red Devils came out reinvigorated after the break, and Valencia almost put them in front, after his cross-come-shot was palmed across the face of goal by Artur, but with no United player on hand to supply the finish.

Giggs was next on hand to create a chance, turning back the clock and dancing around flailing challenges before his shot was well blocked by Artur.

Lindegaard then produced a fine stop to justify his inclusion in the team as Benfica broke from a corner en masse, with Cardozo moving to apply the finish from the edge of the area, only for the keeper to shovel the ball away with one hand past the post.

Five minutes later, the Dane was called into action again, palming an effort over the bar from Gaitan which was curling into the far corner.

As the game progressed towards the final stages, it seemed both teams were defending too solidly to offer their opponents the chance to steal all three points.

However, with five minutes left, United narrowly avoided that disappointment, as Cardozo missed a real opportunity, picking up on a rebounding ball to poke wide from an angle only eight yards out.

As the final whistle blew, it was perhaps a fair point for each team though Benfica may argue their first half performance merited more.

Wayne Rooney Fame Game Balance Pele

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has compared striker Wayne Rooney to Brazilian legend Pele in the build-up to the club's opening Champions League match.

The Red Devils face Portuguese side Benfica in their European opener, and their manager has said that his star striker can be compared to the world’s greatest ever player, even though he is still relatively early in his career.

Sir Alex told The Daily Mirror: "If you look at Pele, for instance, he was a very aggressive attacker also who could look after himself - so can Rooney.

"They have similarities that way in terms of strength, speed, determination."

Manchester United's manager made the comparison after his Benfica counterpart Jorge Jesus said Rooney had elements of the South American style of playing the game.

He added: "I disagree there, I think Wayne's a typical British player.

"But there have been British players over the years who've had similar qualities that make them great players, whether it's Paul Gascoigne, George Best, Bobby Charlton or Denis Law.

"The similarities are that the boy has great courage, he wants to play all the time and he has incredible stamina. These are added extras to the talent he has.

"Wayne has shown great maturity in his game, that's what happens when you reach your mid-20s.

"You get more authority in game, your timing becomes better and your understanding becomes better."

Sir Alex also backed Rooney to have his best goalscoring season this term after a flying start that has seen him net eight times in his first four Premier League games.

"I'm sure it's a target for him," he added.

"I don't think that matters for him at the moment though. I'm sure he doesn't go out at the start of the season thinking that way.

"But as the season progresses like it did two years ago, when the target was to get over 30, he reached it very quickly and ended the season with 34 goals.

"If that's the target this season and he gets to that, then I'll be absolutely delighted because with Chicharito's ability to score, we could have two goalscorers above 25."