Rio Ferdinand praises two Manchester United players after Champions League qualification

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand picked out two players deserving of individual praise for their impact throughout the season to help secure Champions League football. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side faced an difficult battle to earn a top-four finish after a disappointing first half of the campaign but turned the tide in 2020. That ended with a 2-0 victory against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on the Premier League's final day, which was a winner-takes-all tie in the hunt for a spot in Europe's elite competition. Bruno Fernandes' penalty sent United on their way to victory, with Jesse Lingard netting late on to double the advantage. "Well done Ole and the Manchester United team for qualifying for [the] Champions League," Ferdinand wrote on Facebook. "It didn't look like it was on the cards at a point earlier in the season but the boys pulled through. Bruno Fernandes being the inspiration was huge (how many goal involvements), recruitment bang on with him. Is there room for improvement? Obviously yes there is and recruitment in this window will be key. That attacking flair, pace and excitement seems to be back now and long may it continue. Special mention for Mason Greenwood too. "His attitude has been first class since coming into [the] Manchester United first team and locking down a regular spot at his age, never mind the amount of goals he has scored too (comparison to Rooney at the same age). Next season closing the gap on the teams above them has to be the target and to get a level of consistency needed to compete in the Premier League. Oh, and a cup would be nice too! "Getting the right players in with the right attitude to compliment the squad is essential. Quality, hungry, respectful, dedicated just a few [of the] traits needed in this window of recruitment." Source: MEN