Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick hopes the golden goalscoring run of star striker Wayne Rooney can continue into June and July in South Africa.

The 24-year old has been in devastating form of late and has taken his tally to 32 goals this season but Carrick hopes he can keep that going to boost England's hopes of performing well at the World Cup.

"Hopefully this run will end sometime at the end of July," Carrick said.

"There is still a long way to go and games to play but Wayne's goal ratio this season is incredible.

"I am sure he will keep his performance level up. Whether he can keep scoring or makes more of them, who knows?

"He will say himself it doesn't matter as we are picking up trophies."