The former Tottenham man claims that he is enjoying his time on the International front after sensationally making a comeback despite his decision to give up National duty in the summer.
One of the major decisions that Roy Hodgson has been criticized for since taking over the Three Lions setup in May was naming http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michael-Carrick-c25282 in the reserve squad, although the player had been one of the brightest lights in the Premier League.
The 31-year-old’s efforts on the pitch are often overlooked by the media but his teammates always hailed his calming displays in the middle of the park.
Manchester United have clearly benefitted from the play-maker’s ability to influence proceedings and keep ball possession, with Carrick being a regular feature under Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson last season.
A bout with the 1966 World Cup winners in the European Championships seemed destined, but Hodgson did not call him up to the first-team and thus incurred the wrath of the player who refused to play a bit-part role in the side any longer.
While the situation worsened during the summer months, the new boss finally convinced the midfield maestro to return and also drafted him in his latest squad for the World Cup qualifiers.
After finally earning due praise from the footballing fraternity, Carrick claims that he is relishing life at United and with the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 team despite the presence of excessive competition in both sides.
“I have really enjoyed it. I think the new manager has had a positive impact on the squad. We are playing some good football. Everyone is enjoying it and I think you can see that from the performances. Competition is nothing new, so when I play I play and
enjoy it and do my best."
The player recently revealed his admiration for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Danny-Welbeck-c10233 and continued piling praise on the youngster, claiming that he had set the standards for youngsters coming through the Academy.
“He is modest too, what you’d expect coming through the ranks at United. The manager sets standards for the young lads and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Danny-c10193 doesn’t get carried away and this won’t change him at all. He just gets back and starts working hard again and that is what he
does best – that is one of his biggest assets."
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