FORLAN SURPRISED TO WIN BEST PLAYER AWARD


Diego Forlan dedicated his World Cup Golden Ball award to his Uruguay team-mates after picking up the prize.

The Atletico Madrid hit-man was named the best player in South Africa after scoring five goals at the finals and helping his country reach the semi-finals before losing to Holland.

Forlan beat Holland's Wesley Sneijder and Spain's David Villa to the prize and he admits he was surprised to take the accolade.

Forlan admitted he was leaving South Africa with a tinge of sadness after going so close to reaching the final.

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HERNANDEZ MAY SHINE IN ENGLAND


Manchester United assistant boss Mike Phelan believes new signing Javier Hernandez can establish himself as an important player at Old Trafford after watching him shine at the World Cup.

Hernandez was an unknown quantity in England when he sealed a switch to United before the finals, but moved from obscurity to centre stage as he netted twice for Mexico in South Africa.

And Phelan is confident that the 22-year-old striker can prove his worth for Sir Alex Ferguson's side next season.

Hernandez, son of Javier Hernandez who played for Mexico in the 1986 World Cup, came to United's attention after scoring 29 goals in 79 games for former club Guadalajara.

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