MICHAEL CARRICK (ENG; central midfielder)
Often overlooked by fans and pundits, Carrick has enjoyed his most accomplished season in a red shirt since his 2006 transfer from Tottenham. The 31-year-old has proved an unflappable presence in front of the United defence and his composed displays have enabled him to force his way into Roy Hodgson’s England team. Described as “a Rolls Royce of a player” by no less a judge than his feted United colleague Paul Scholes, Carrick was also nominated for the prestigious Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Players’ Player of the Year award.
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