Real Madrid's Beckham: Man Utd has the new Gazza

Real Madrid ace David Beckham says Wayne Rooney can be the new Gazza.

Even Real Madrid star Beckham was left gobsmacked at the way the £30m Manchester United star destroyed Fenerbahce in the Champions League.

Beckham said: "Rooney has the same bullish look as Gazza when he came through. He runs at players in the same way. He has great control and a great shot with both feet and he scares defenders."

"He showed that in Euro 2004 and he'll do that in the Premiership and Champions League."

"To score a hat-trick on his debut is special."

He added: "He needs looking after and there is no better club for that than Manchester United."