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Michael Carrick has been pleased with his own performances this season, but he accepts that it won't earn him a permanent place in the team.

United's new midfield signing Michael Carrick is back in the squad sooner than expected after recovering from his injured foot.

Carrick says he has no fears about the arrival of Owen Hargreaves , and also feels that Giggs has made him a better player .

"We have had a little setback with Michael Carrick, " confirmed Sir Alex Ferguson at Friday's press conference.

The Carrick call - up is a shock too. The Spurs man has so far not played a minute of the tournament.

For a player who passes the ball as beautifully as Michael Carrick, it is strange how scepticism has attached itself to him at every club.

Ben Foster and Wes Brown were unused substitutes for England, while Michael Carrick missed out on a place on the bench.

Michael Carrick is pleased with the start he has made to his United career so far, but insists there is plenty more to come.

Michael Carrick, meanwhile, flickered with mischief as he hinted at a training ground backlash for Obertan's glaring miss.

But De Laet looked assured at right-back and made a comfortable switch to centre-half. Carrick was also excellent.

"What a goal, " said Carrick, who was also among the scorers on an incredible afternoon.

Fortunately Michael Carrick's come on, made a fantastic run and a good finish to kill the game off.

Michael Carrick says United's challenge now is to remain top of the league until the end of the season.

Only a few weeks old, the Carrick family took William with them to the port of Kronstadt in the Gulf of Finland.

Michael Carrick admits his fractured elbow has come at a bad time, but says he is staying positive and focusing on his recovery.

Carrick was delighted to capture the first major club honour of his career and hopes there will be many more to follow.

Manchester United's Michael Carrick congratulates Danny Welbeck, front, on one of his two goals against Basel.

It's no accident United won three league titles on the trot and a European Cup with Carrick pulling the strings.

Carrick did similar business with other artists; after his death in 1879 many of these were published in his Album of Russian Artists.

Carrick says the best way of overcoming Scholes's departure is for everyone to do their bit.

Carrick dismissed out of hand is the theory tiredness has gripped the Red Devils.

South Carrick Hall is just a place to sleep, study, and watch my roommate watch TV.

United are already without the suspended Michael Carrick for the clash with Milan following his red card in the San Siro last month.

"They're just unbelievable professionals with fantastic talent and ability, " Carrick told MUTV.

Michael Carrick believes United can use their sensational 7-1 thrashing of Roma as a springboard to Champions League glory this season.

Rooney's given the team a lift, Rio Ferdinand is fit and the defence looks solid, while Michael Carrick has improved.

However Carrick feels he saw enough spirit and endeavour to disprove that theory.

Before this, Ferguson had also reorganised his midfield with Michael Carrick and Paul Scholes swapping positions.

Giggs, Valencia, Carrick, Anderson, Nani and Scholes have all found the mark this term.

"When you step away from it, we have won the game and got three points, " said Carrick.

Carrick and MacGregor made several rural expeditions, including a month long trip to Simbirsk province in 1871.

"Before we played Newcastle we knew Arsenal had drawn and that if we won we would go top, " Carrick told MUTV.

Michael Carrick and Paul Scholes are hardly the greatest tacklers.

The son of a timber merchant, William Carrick was born in Edinburgh on December 23rd, 1827.

"But if it wasn't for football, I wouldn't have seen the things I have, " Carrick reflected.

But Carrick feels his colleague would happily share the goalscoring mantle, so long as the Reds win more silverware.

I think him against Michael Carrick, whoever starts to dominate the football, will be key to the game.

It clearly took it's toll, but Carrick was pleased with the way United responded.

"The likes of Carrick and Fletcher have done well at the back because they have quality, " added Evra.

He'll be a great addition and I think he can link well with Michael Carrick.

In 1872 his colleague MacGregor died, leaving Carrick in despair.

Despite this, Carrick continued his work.

Scholesy has been a massive influence , " Carrick said. " Just watching him every day lets you appreciate how good he is .

"Whoever you play, especially away from home, it's such a tough game, " Carrick said.

If he is to play a major part in United's quest for trophies, Carrick will need to improve his ability to get forward and score goals.

Carrick, on the other hand, revelled in the challenge of hitting perpetually moving targets with his array of passing.

Midfield pass-master Michael Carrick has been in fine form lately.