Source: SKY_Sports
Carrick wants to press claim
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Michael Carrick insists he will make the most of any chance he gets in the upcoming England qualifiers to press his claim for inclusion in the World Cup squad.[LNB] With England already through to next summer's finals, national team boss Fabio Capello has hinted that he may experiment in the qualifiers against Ukraine next Saturday and Belarus four days later.[LNB]This could mean a call-up from the subs' bench for Carrick, where he has spent most of the qualifying campaign.[LNB]If he does get the nod, the Manchester United midfielder, who made his debut in 2001 but has only 19 caps to his name, says he will jump at the chance.[LNB]Carrick told The Mail on Sunday: "I am desperate to play for my country, whether it be at Wembley or in World Cups. It is a huge honour."[LNB]He added: "I'm hoping he (Capello) may make changes. I'd love to play and if I get my chance, I will take it.[LNB]Frustrating"It has been frustrating for me with England because I want to play all the time.[LNB]"I know first and foremost I have to perform well enough for United to warrant a place in the team. I have had to be patient but hopefully my chance will come along and I will be able to grab it. [LNB]"I'll be waiting like everyone else to hear what the squad is. I can't even look at that as a given. It will be a case of waiting for that text to come through to tell me I'm in."[LNB]Carrick said he has dreamed about playing in the World Cup.[LNB]"Nobody wants to play for England more than me. I dreamed of playing in the World Cup, same as any other kid," he said.[LNB]Passion"My passion when England comes around is as strong as it could be. I am desperate for that honour, and I am aware it is something you can't buy.[LNB]"I like the fact that you are always in the spotlight with England, just as you are at United.[LNB]"The expectations are at a level where you have to try and win every game. It makes you want to improve and results show that."[LNB]Jamie Carragher revealed in his autobiography that playing for Liverpool meant more to him than turning out for England, but Carrick insisted this is not the case for himself.[LNB]He said: "I can only speak for myself really. I love playing for England. Look around at the squad and everyone is enjoying it, it's a great place to be.[LNB]"I can only say for the lads that are there at the moment and have been playing of late, results speak for themselves."[LNB]
