“I used a lot of young players and I was very confident they would meet the ambitions,” the Scot told the press conference after the game.

Wayne Rooney, who is back from injury, led a second string side from the Red Devils and could snatch a 1-1 draw at the Olimpico.

"I am very satisfied with the overall performance, although I was a bit disappointed in the second-half because we gave away the ball too much," added Ferguson.