The expectation at United is to win every game and you have to be at your very best in training, never mind in the games. Michael Carrick Read Quote
Any experience you go through, you take something away from it, and I’ve always taken more from the harder times. Michael Carrick Read Quote
When I left West Ham in 2004 there was a chance of them signing me instead of Spurs, but it isn’t something I think about too often. I’ve been spoilt during my career. Michael Carrick Read Quote
My worst moment in football was losing that Champions League final to Barca in Rome. Michael Carrick Read Quote
My favourite game has to be winning the Champions League against Chelsea in 2008, because nothing can top that. My favourite goal was at Wigan in 2009, which came late in the game and pretty much clinched the title for us that year. Michael Carrick Read Quote
When I was setting out as a kid, five, six, seven years old, England was a dream. One of my best days as a player was my England debut – but it didn’t quite happen after that! Michael Carrick Read Quote
If you look at anyone’s career, there are times when you have hard times. Even the best players have to struggle through things. Michael Carrick Read Quote
Over the season you have waves. It is very hard to go through the whole season at the same standard and winning games in the same way. Michael Carrick Read Quote
When you get older, you want to be playing. I’m not one who would want to be sitting around as part of the squad, making up the numbers. I am conscious that I want to be playing and making a contribution to the team. Michael Carrick Read Quote
It is tough when you don’t play for a while and a couple of games go by when, you’ve worked hard to be ready, but then aren’t involved. Michael Carrick Read Quote
