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Shearer: Fernandes makes Man Utd teammates better players

Former England captain Alan Shearer admits he's a fan of Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes.

Shearer says the Portugal international makes those around him better players.

He said, “They signed him in January, made his debut in February. He stepped up for the penalty (against Leicester) with the unique style of his and tucked it away with great confidence.

“He's made the difference. They were predictable before he came. Eight goals, seven assists since his time there and he's able to unlock the door with his passes.

“When people get men behind the ball or teams get men behind the ball, he can fizz a pass in for one of the forwards. He's trying things, he's willing to take a chance and willing to take a gamble by trying to find that killer pass so he's going to give it away on occasions.

“I've said it before, he makes the forwards ahead of him better players because of that."

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