Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has given winger Antonio Valencia a vote of confidence.

In Ferguson's monthly column for Inside United magazine, the Scot talked about how impressed he was by Valencia's display on the right flank for United.

Many observers have doubts over Valencia who was bought in to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. But Ferguson has faith in his new signing.

"Antonio has settled very well. He's been terrific, the lad," Sir Alex said in his monthly column for Inside United magazine.

"He's a good crosser of the ball," the United boss said. "He gets the ball in the box and gets it in from tight positions too. Very seldom are his crosses blocked, which isn't easy to do."