Andy Tod was brought in as a makeshift forward, but it was Claus Jorgensen who went closest early on with a 30-yard volley which Alec Chamberlain did well to tipround the post.
Dimitar Berbatov had claims for a penalty turned down after going down under Titus Bramble's challenge, Rooney forced Chris Kirkland to tipround the post from 25 yards, Nemanja Vidic had an effort cleared off the line by Paul Sharner, and Rooney - again - curled onto the far post after dancing round Maynor Figueroa on the byline.
We'll know soon enough whether or not it's real or just a fantasy -- if the tip (and others we've been hearing) is right, Nexus slabs will spread 'round the world come July.