Source: PA
Carrick excited by Champions League return
Michael Carrick has admitted the tingle of anticipation he gets from the Champions League is something no other competition can match.
Carrick flies out to France with his Manchester United team-mates for a testing last-16 clash with Marseille.
The 1993 winners may only have just returned to prominence in their native land under former Chelsea midfielder Didier Deschamps, but they represent a significant examination of United's credentials.
And, after Tottenham and Arsenal both achieved superb results last week, the pressure is on Sir Alex Ferguson's men to follow suit and justify their status as fourth favourites in the competition.
"The buzz you get with the Champions League is something that no other competition brings," said Carrick.
"It was strange watching Tottenham and Arsenal last week and not being involved. We have had to wait an extra week but we are ready for it."
