Ronaldo delight at success

Cristiano Ronaldo was 'amazed' after being named Player and Young Player of the Year.

The Manchester United winger has had a sensational season and he was rewarded by his fellow professionals with both awards.

"It is a special night. It is amazing and a big honour for me to win trophies like this in the English Premier League. I am very proud," the Portuguese ace said after picking up both trophies.

"My colleagues have voted for me and that is fantastic because the players know the qualities of players.

"I want to keep working hard and getting better because these trophies have now given me more motivation.

"At this moment, I am consistent. I am more mature now and I am playing better.

"This great team has helped me as well, because when the team win it is more easy for us all to play with more confidence.

"Everything is right this season and I am really enjoying it.

"I am still young and I am learning more every day.

"I have much time to learn more and improve myself.

"I try to improve all aspects of my football - not only in training but also in games."

Ronaldo was one of eight players from United to make the PFA Premiership Team of the Year, whilst manager Sir Alex Ferguson was also honoured with a special merit award.

"This shows what quality we have at Manchester United," he added.

"To have eight players in the team of the year is great."

After picking up his own award - Ferguson paid tribute to Ronaldo.

"When we saw him play in a pre-season friendly for Sporting against us, at half-time I knew we had to get him and I said to [then chief executive] Peter Kenyon 'we are not leaving the stadium until we get the boy'," he recalled.

"At this moment in time, I think he is the best player in the world and his season has been incredible."