All’s well in Wayne’s world, says Giggs

RYAN Giggs isn’t at all surprised at Wayne Rooney's return to form for Manchester United.

Lingering doubts about whether Rooney was back to his best were surely dispelled by the 25-year-old’s performance in Gelsenkirchen on Tuesday night.

Not only did Rooney scored the vital second goal in a two-goal triumph — which means United are virtually certain to claim a place in the Champions League final at Wembley on May 28 — he delivered a mature performance he has tended to look incapable of before.

He followed by admitting he got it wrong with his much-publicised concerns about Sir Alex Ferguson's current squad - worries that triggered an ill-advised transfer request.

Now Rooney appears to be committed to United for the long haul.

As United's elder statesman, Giggs realises it won't be long before he must hand over responsibility to others.

In Rooney, the veteran Welshman knows United have the right man for the big occasion.

"The top players perform when the trophies are about to be handed out. They produce moments of inspiration when it matters,” said Giggs.

"Wayne has done that time and time again over the years, so it was hardly a shock he was superb against Schalke."

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has earmarked him for an important job in the second leg, meaning the wingers will not be risked from the start against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

Nevertheless, it promises to be another titanic tussle, with another one to follow against Chelsea on May 8 as United look to wrap up a record 19th league title.