It certainly made me smile, with conviction, and validation, when I read of Ancelotti's comments regarding Rooney being currently the best player in the world...I would agree with him, wholeheartedly. Though for many years he has already been in the top handful of players in the world game...It has taken a while for him to truly step out of Ronaldo's shadow, but now he has done that, and the rest of the team have caught him up, at least in terms of average form...he looks back to his very best. Pure quality...In terms of creativity, drive, spirit, and shooting...nobody comes close presently. Vive Le Rooney!