Ferdinand expresses confidence in Valencia

Rio Ferdinand believes Antonio Valencia is destined to become a big star at Manchester United. The 24-year-old Ecuador international, signed in a £16million deal from Wigan in the summer, is starting to settle into life at Old Trafford after a slow start to his United career. Valencia followed up his first goal for the club in last week's defeat of Bolton by grabbing a late winner against CSKA Moscow in the Champions League last night. The 86th-minute goal was reward for a strong second-half showing in Russia and came just moments after he had hit the crossbar at the end of a flowing move. England defender Ferdinand believes there will be plenty more to come from the modest Valencia - whose celebrations were fairly low key - as the campaign hots up. "I think everyone is very pleased with what Antonio has done," said... [read full story]                    

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