World Cup stars looking at longer pre-season lay-offs

Sunderland are allegedly preparing to swoop for United’s Michael Carrick.

Sunderland are weighing up a 7million bid for Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick…

Michael Carrick is the player to end England’s midfield misery, according to Spanish playmaker Xabi Alonso…

Xabi Alonso says Man Utd’s Michael Carrick could be a key figure behind Fabio Capello’s rebuilding process.

Rooney and the unused Carrick endured a difficult campaign in South Africa.

Rooney and Carrick remain in the World Cup as Defoe fires England through.

An ankle injury kept the England midfielder out of Monday’s session.

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Michael Carrick received a hint as to what he needed to achieve to become an England regular when he made his international debut in 2001…