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Carrick gets Fergie backing

30 Oct 2006 - 16:40:23

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Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Michael Carrick to win over his critics and make a success of his Manchester United career.

The England midfielder has struggled for form since his summer move from Tottenham, prompting some pundits to ask why Ferguson had spent £18.6million on him.

Among the comments made about Carrick were that he is too slow, is weak in the tackle and rarely scores.

However, he delighted Ferguson by producing two majestic long passes to create goals during United's 4-0 win at Bolton Wanderers on Saturday.

Ferguson said: "People are always picking on things players can't do whereas they should actually be concentrating on the things they can.

"Michael is one of those unassuming quiet guys, who just goes about his job and never gives the ball away.

"But his range of passing can win you games. He has great potential and is a real Manchester United player."