Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand feels that Antonio Valencia is destined for a successful career at Old Trafford.
The £16 million summer signing from Wigan Athletic scored his first United goal, against his old club at the weekend. The 24-year-old Ecuador international followed that with the only goal of last night's Champions League victory over CSKA Moscow.
Ferdinand thinks the goals are a positive sign that Valencia is settling in nicely at his new club.
"I think everyone is very pleased with what Antonio has done," the England international said, according to the Press Association.
"He's a really humble and quiet lad. He comes in, does his work and goes home.
"He is from the Paul Scholes mold of embracing hype and attention but he's the most confident guy on the football field and he's been very impressive since he arrived.
"He is always available, always backing himself on the ball and doesn't mind a bit of contact. He is a strong lad and that's what you want.
"He's playing very well and I'm sure he will keep improving and keep scoring goals."
United have now won all three of their Champions League group games so far, and Ferdinand is pleased things are working out so well.
"It's gone according to plan so far," he added.
"We've been here in the group stages before when we've scraped through in the last game, so it's nice to get the nine points on the board and be in a very commanding position."
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