Jamie Carragher memorably told Casemiro that his career at the top level was over in May 2024, but admits that the Brazilian is shining in the Premier League after his latest impressive performance.

The 33-year-old scored the opener and provided a superb assist for Matheus Cunha’s second in Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Fulham on Sunday.

The Brazil international has been a regular in the starting XI this season, firstly under Ruben Amorim and now under Michael Carrick.

The interim manager has stuck to a midfield three of the former Real Madrid man, Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes, which has produced three wins from three games so far.

Casemiro’s contract expires at the end of this season and he has confirmed that he will be leaving Old Trafford in the summer, although it now looks like he will be going out on a high, which was not the case in 2024.

Carragher watched Crystal Palace beat the Red Devils 4-0 and memorably said of Casemiro: ‘I always remember the saying “leave the football before the football leaves you”. The football has left him. At this top level, he needs to call it a day at this level of football...