Michael Carrick is "desperate" to end the season - and perhaps his Manchester United career - with Europa League glory
Man United's Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick is "desperate" to end the season - and perhaps his Manchester United career - with Europa League glory.
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Last week's 1-0 win in Spain puts Jose Mourinho's men in the driving seat heading into the second leg of their semi-final against Celta Vigo at Old Trafford. Carrick tasted continental triumph as part of United's triumphant Champions League side in 2008 and now has the Europa League in his cross hairs. "I'm personally desperate to get to the final and to try and win it," said the 35-year-old, whose United contract expires this summer. "That's the only thing that matters. Whatever competition you're in, especially at this club, with the team we've got, we're looking to win it. It's a great opportunity.
"We'll respect who is left in the competition - it's not going to be easy and we're not taking anything for granted at all - but that's got to be the aim. There's nothing else that matters." Carrick cannot wait to step out at Old Trafford - a stadium "made for big games"- tonight.
The experienced midfielder fondly recalled home Champions League wins against Barcelona and Roma and believes United will soon be back at European's top table under Mourinho.
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