Is Wayne Rooney the best player in the world?

David Beckham last night hailed Wayne Rooney as the best player in the world after he scored another two goals in Manchester United's demolition of AC Milan at Old Trafford.

Beckham: 'Rooney is the world's best'  

The Scouse striker has been in red-hot form this season, revelling in a more central role now Cristiano Ronaldo has left the club.

But is he the best in the world? Or do Ronaldo and Leo Messi still have the edge on United's main man?

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