Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has heaped praise on manager Louis van Gaal, suggesting the Dutch tactician is the right man to carry the club forward.

Carrick enjoyed some fine form under van Gaal last season when not injured and believes the Red Devils boss is a great fit both he as a player and for the Old Trafford club as a whole.

"He's been terrific for me," Carrick said. "I was injured when he first came in, for three months, so it was a while before I really got involved with the boys, with him and his staff.

"But he was good with me from day one. He said 'don't worry about the injury, just get yourself fit'. He's a big character, he's been in the game a long time and he's seen a lot of things, so he's got a lot to give to the squad.

"Training was slightly different and slightly new to some of the boys, with the way he puts the sessions together and what he expects. But you can see his imprint on the team and how the team is playing.

"You know the style of play, the possession and patience. That certainly shines through when we play the games and it's a good sign for next season."