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Michael Carrick has backed Romelu Lukaku to deliver on his £75million transfer fee.

Lukaku’s eventual fee following his switch from Everton could rise to £90m, but midfielder Carrick is certain the forward will score the goals to fire United back to glory.

Jose Mourinho’s side managed just 55 goals in the Premier League last season, one of their lowest returns, as they finished sixth, trailing champions Chelsea by 24 points.

nited have begun their US pre-season tour ahead of Saturday’s opener against LA Galaxy, with Carrick excited at the goal threat Lukaku can bring to Mourinho’s side.

"I've tried to tackle him a few times and got nowhere near him, so at least I won’t have to do that too often,” said Carrick.

“Listen, you’ve seen what he can bring to us. He’s a big guy, he has got a big presence and he scores goals.

“That’s what we’re going to need from him, that’s what he’s going to bring, and I’m sure he’ll have a great time here.

" you don’t want to look to put everything on his shoulders, but that’s why he’s been brought here, to help at that end of the pitch, to score and create goals.

"As a team and as attacking players everybody needs to chip in to score goals and share the load a little bit, to take the pressure off the individuals.

“But of course, he’s going to be the main one we look to for scoring goals and I’m sure he will.”

Carrick signed a one-year contract extension in the summer and the veteran midfielder, who turns 36 at the end of this month, is relishing the new campaign.

" my brother texted me last night and said it’s my 20th pre-season,” Carrick told MUTV. “It’s quite a lot.

"Coming out here, the first thing that strikes you is the heat – it’s incredibly hot.

“It’s a great set-up though, a terrific set-up, and we can have no excuses.

“We’re all looking forward to it. The first day is always exciting. We’ve all done little bits on holiday, but this is the real deal so let’s get started.”