Michael Carrick faces a difficult international break after Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Fulham. The point prevented a first defeat at Craven Cottage in 17 years and stopped a potential three-game losing streak. However, United's start to the season is their worst in over a decade, with five points from five games.

Carrick admitted the results are not ideal but insisted he is not despondent, pointing to some positive signs. Former United teammate Gary Neville delivered a scathing assessment, calling the performance the worst 15 minutes he has ever seen and branding parts of it pathetic.

The equalizer came from misfortune. Kobbie Mainoo's pass was intercepted by Calvin Bassey, whose shot hit Senne Lammens and rebounded off Lisandro Martínez into the net. Fulham also covered an extra 6 kilometers, raising fitness concerns among fans. Carrick disputed this, saying United finished the game strongly. Matheus Cunha, shifted to the left, scored from a deflected shot, and Carrick praised the team's character in dragging themselves back into the match.