Man. United wary of Milan says Rooney

Manchester United were disappointed to concede a late goal in their 3-2 Champions League win over Milan after a pair of Wayne Rooney headers had given them a two-goal lead, the striker said.

United, chasing a place in their third successive Champions League final, fell behind early in the round-of-16, first leg at the San Siro before a freak goal by Paul Scholes put them back on level terms.

Rooney's second-half double silenced the home crowd before a classy goal by Clarence Seedorf rekindled Milan's slim hopes of overhauling the deficit at Old Trafford in three weeks' time.

"It was really quiet in the dressing room because at 3-1 it would have been very difficult for (Milan) to get back into the tie; this way there is still a chance," Rooney said.

"We were disappointed to concede a late goal but in the end it's still a great result."

United were fortunate not to fall further behind in the first half after Ronaldinho's opener but tactical adjustments paid off as the English champions gradually took control.

"We showed them too much respect in the first half and sat back a bit too much, we didn't take the game to them or push forward enough and that was the most disappointing thing," Rooney said.

"We didn't start too well but then we got back in the game and in the second half we controlled them so we deserved to win."