Van der Sar: The Dutchman was never tested by Pompey’s attack but handling and distribution was sound when needed 6
Neville: Hadn’t warmed to his task before injury forced him off early 5
Evans: Comfortably made sure that this time Ferdinand’s absence wouldn’t be a major issue 7
Vidic: In charge at the back and didn’t give Crouch much change at all 7
Evra: One moment of misjudgment almost let Pennant in but other than that he was on top 6
Fletcher: Back to put in an effective display in the midfield 6
Scholes: Has made more impact in the past but he took the play it simple and cool avenue and let others take the stage 6
Anderson: Started off really well and a big influence in the early stages but Wembley eventually took its toll 7
Giggs: Magnificent performance in almost every department from the veteran 9
Ronaldo: A mixture of super skills and sloppiness on a night when you felt Pompey were there for the taking 6
Rooney: Was a constant thorn in Portsmouth’s side and his energy ignited the Reds 8
Subs:
O’Shea (sub Neville 13) Injury curtailed good stint 6
Rafael (sub O’Shea 52) Impressive cameo 7
Carrick (sub Anderson 76) Neat finish 6
Not used: Berbatov, Nani, Tevez, Kuszczak
Portsmouth: James, Johnson, Mullins, Hreidarsson, Crouch, Nugent, Distin, Hughes, Campbell, Davis, Belhadj
Goals:
United: Rooney (9) Carrick (81)
Portsmouth: None
Bookings:
United: None
Portsmouth: None
Battle of the Bosses:
Fergie’s big name selection got the business done and temporary Pompey boss Paul Hart didn’t have a cutting edge
Referee: Peter Walton - Nothing to trouble him 7
Attendance: 74,895