Get Manchester United FC updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid EmailJuan Mata has paid tribute to departing Manchester United captain Michael Carrick, saying that it was "a blessing" to be in the same team as him. Carrick called time on his 12-year United playing career on Sunday , leading the team out against Watford at Old Trafford. That is, for sure, the best way to describe Michael in just one word. Class in every minute of his football, making things easy, understanding the game, making the right choices and always looking ahead.

Source: Daily Mirror May 14, 2018 10:18 UTC