Rio Hails Hernandez

Rio Ferdinand has tipped Javier Hernandez to have a long and successful career with Manchester United.

While Rio is enjoying his fifth Premier League title, Chicharito has been celebrating his first. The Mexican has made a significant contribution, scoring 20 goals in all competitions, a return even Sir Alex Ferguson did not expect in Hernandez's debut season. Ferdinand is convinced there is more to come from his 22-year-old team-mate.

"Javier has been phenomenal," said Ferdinand. "It is not just his goals, but his movement, his all-round work ethic, his desire to be in the right positions and work hard.

"He is going to have a fantastic career. He has the mentality and the attitude for it."

Hernandez is one of 20 Reds in the running to be named Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

His audacious back-header against Stoke in October is also in contention for United’s Goal of the Season gong.

Rio Ferdinand was speaking to Talksport.