Everton manager Roberto Martinez is hopeful that his players can put on a display against Manchester United on Sunday that former chairman Sir Philip Carter would have been "proud" of.

Carter, who oversaw the club's most successful spell in their history, passed away at his home on Thursday morning at the age of 87 following a short illness.

"It is a unique opportunity to make Sir Philip Carter proud, playing one of the biggest teams in the league," Martinez said in this morning's press conference. "We have a chance to go out against United and make it an occasion for him.

"I know Everton beat United 5-0 in 1985 when they went on to win the title. There are many good moments in our history.

"He was a pure gentleman, and always very clear on transmitting what Everton means, what we are as a football club. A unique figure in the game, he wanted to win like anyone, but was always gracious."

In the 1980s, during Carter's chairmanship, Everton won two league titles, an FA Cup and the Cup Winners' Cup.