Boss Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed Paul Scholes, as the 35-year-old veteran set-up United's first goal in the 3-1 triumph over Chelsea in Wembley on Sunday afternoon. The boss was also pleased with his goalscorers, who led The Reds to their first silverware of the season...

Wayne Rooney played-in Antonio Valencia for United's first goal in the 41st minute, passing the ball through John Terry's legs and finding the Ecuadorian - who opened the scoring. "The making of the goal, marvellous run and first-time ball, I don't think Antonio could've missed it. It was a magnificent ball in." said the boss.

After the break, Valencia cued to Chicharito - scoring a peculiar goal - shooting, with the ball deflecting in off his head. Daniel Sturridge gave The Reds a late scare, but Dimitar Berbatov put the game beyond doubt with a stoppage time lobed goal.

But it was Scholes who both impressed and surprised the gaffer, with some great passing and crossing. "This time last season, he's saying to himself, 'this is my last season' - and a lot of people thought that," Fergie said. "It came across my mind also, simply because he's had a lot of injuries in his career."

"He keeps coming back - it's not easy to do that. It's a phenomenon that he goes out there, becomes man of the match, approaching his 36th birthday. He's just an incredible footballer." added the boss.