Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says he expects even more from Wayne Rooney after watching him yet again take the limelight in the 4-0 win over West Brom.
The England striker lifted the team after a disappointing first half by scoring one and then setting up first Cristiano Ronaldo and later Nani - and his manager believes there is even more ahead of the young star.
"Wayne is only 22," said Ferguson.
"We expect him to improve, as we did with Ronaldo.
"But he is a member of the team, just like everyone else."
Rooney's efforts included a first-half strike disallowed by referee Mark Halsey for an apparent foul on Gianni Zuiverloon.
"From the position the referee was in, I can understand why he didn't give it," said Ferguson.
"Wayne did have a hand on the lad's shoulder but he did not pull him. You can see it from the TV replays but obviously the referee does not have that advantage."
As for the overall result, Ferguson feels his side are now starting to find their feet after a difficult start to the campaign.
For the first time, they have joined Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal in the top four, from where Ferguson is convinced the champions will emerge.
"I don't think we have given them a warning tonight," he said.
"I think we provided that before the season began. We won the league last year - and the European Cup.
"Those three teams know the quality in our side, just as we know the quality in theirs.
"It is a fantastic league and any one of the four could win it."
Ferguson also confirmed that Patrice Evra is a doubt for the Celtic game after going off with a tight hamstring.
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