Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has praised new signing Chris Smalling by saying that he is like Rio Ferdianand in most aspects. Smalling came to Old Trafford from Fulham and could make his first appearance for the club in the Community Shield against Chelsea on Sunday.
With Rio Ferdinand still struggling with injury problems the 20-year-old could be an important player for Ferguson this season, and the United boss believes that Smalling could be a great asset for the club in the future.