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've not even thought about that game, though I want to be in the squad. There's not a lot of time to get a place in the World Cup but things change so quickly.
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.
The young English contingent was a massive factor in my signing, the club has a very bright future.
I was a bit nervous as it was the first move in my career but it was an ideal move for me - I'm already from the area. To be honest I'm really excited,
For the sake of my career I had to be performing at the highest level in the Premier League.....and I have come to Tottenham to fulfil my potential and hopefully play in the national team.
He's the whole package and a great kid to boot. That's the neat thing.
He is a legend and he's going to be remembered for a long time. Just to play alongside him and learn from him has been an absolute pleasure. I think he is a footballer's footballer; he has been at this level for so long. As long as he is part of us we always feel we have a chance. We appreciate the way he goes about his business. I have never met a character like Scholesy, certainly not someone who is that good.
Playing Chelsea is as tough a test as you'll get in Europe these days.
Paul Scholes is just fantastic. When you play alongside him, you realise what a special talent he is.