Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick
Michael Carrickis an English professional footballer who plays for Manchester United and the England national team. He is vice-captain of Manchester United. Carrick primarily plays as a central midfielder, but he has been used as an emergency centre-back under Alex Ferguson, David Moyes and Louis van Gaal. At the time of his move to Manchester United, distinctive features of his play included his inventive distribution of the ball along with his passing and crossing abilities...
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth28 July 1981
CityWallsend, England
I wanted a striker and not a defensive midfielder. Carrick is a good player but we already had four good defensive midfielders.
We've had a few tough games already to take into this -- Man United was a big test -- but that's the stage this club is at now, trying to compete with the better teams. Arsenal are a fantastic side but there is a new belief about us now.
We're in a good position now. We are satisfied with a draw in the end.
Playing Chelsea is as tough a test as you'll get in Europe these days.