Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick has heaped praise on midfielder Bruno Fernandes ahead of the Premier League game against West Ham United at the London Stadium tomorrow.

The Red Devils are presently on a four-match winning league streak under Carrick and have the opportunity to extend the run when they face the Hammers in east London on Tuesday evening.

Ahead of the encounter, Carrick was asked plenty of questions. One of those was regarding Fernandes, who recently said that Carrick has the credentials to become a great manager in the future.

In response, the 44-year-old said that he has known Fernandes for quite some time. He continued to describe the £47 million signing as a ‘really intelligent’ footballer, who cares a lot for the club.

Carrick said: “Yeah, no, I’ve known Bruno for quite some time, you know, really pretty well, and seeing him the odd time when I’ve left the club and bumped into him at times.

“So, I’ve got a really good relationship with him, you know. I understand how much he’s a really intelligent footballer.

“He’s bright, he cares a lot for this club, so in terms of...