THE FUSE

Speaking after the impressive weekend victory, Carrick explained why his left-back is perfectly suited for the major tournament taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. When asked if the defender should be selected by Tuchel, Carrick fully endorsed the idea. “I certainly think so, yeah,” Carrick said. “I haven’t got much sway in the matter at all, but I certainly think so. Again, the consistency, just what he’s capable of doing, the performance, the experience, his strengths, his attributes that he’s got. For me, he’s a fantastic full-back.”