Michael Carrick will remain a Manchester United player beyond the end of this season.

The England international has agreed a one year contract extension.

The midfielder would have been free to depart Old Trafford in the summer, but has impressed when fit this season.

The 33-year-old found the net during last Sunday's 3-0 victory over Tottenham.

"He is, for me, my second captain behind Wayne Rooney and he can also read the game as a team player so that’s very important," explained manager Louis van Gaal.

"He has also an excellent pass forward. I like, as a manager, forward passers so that’s very important for me."