Bruno Fernandes labelled ‘dream’ as Portugal manager refutes Manchester United claim

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Roberto Martinez believes Bruno Fernandes is the consummate professional and a “dream” for any football manager. The Manchester United captain made two assists as Portugal ensured qualification for Euro 2024.

Cristiano Ronaldo also bagged a brace to book their place at next summer’s finals in Germany. Fernandes was one of the brightest sparks throughout the qualifying campaign, scoring four goals and creating seven others as Portugal guaranteed top spot in their group with a 100 percent win percentage.

While winning has become a habit at international level, the 29-year-old has endured a poor start to the campaign. READ MORE: Why Sheikh Jassim withdrew offer to buy United ALSO READ: United have been repeating same two mistakes United languish in mid-table, having already lost six games across all competitions - and conceding a staggering 19 goals.

Fernandes has done little to squash reservations about Erik ten Hag’s decision to give him the full-time captaincy in June. Petulancy is an attribute that has regularly been levelled at the midfielder since he arrived from Sporting Lisbon almost four years ago.