Louis van Gaal believes England call-ups for Michael Carrick and Phil Jones can work to Manchester United’s advantage.
Carrick was rewarded for his fine form in United colours this season with a place in Roy Hodgson's national squad to for the concluding Euro 2016 qualifiers against Estonia and Lithuania.
"I'm very happy for [Carrick] because he is able to play also for me against Arsenal," Van Gaal told reporters.
"He was not injured, I have said that already. It was a minor injury, tiredness.
"He is 34 years old so it is logical that he needs more time to recover as a player but I am very happy with him.
"He is a quality player and when Roy Hodgson thinks he needs him I am very happy for him because he wants to play for the national team."
"He has also selected Jones and Jones needs still minutes to make so I am happy that he can do that for the English squad, maybe," the former Netherlands coach added.
"It is always an honour to play for your national team and me, as a former national coach, I am aware of that.
"It is good that you are also in other environments to play - it can sort of relax for your mind."
