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Ferguson says Ronaldo should have started against Everton

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Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson with Cristiano Ronaldo [photo courtesy]

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said Cristiano Ronaldo should have started last weekend's 1-1 home draw with Everton instead of being brought on as a second-half substitute by current boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Ronaldo came on just before the hour mark with United leading 1-0 but Everton grabbed an equaliser in the 65th minute and held on for the draw.

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