Carrick pleased with Manchester United’s progress

Manchester United assistant manager Michael Carrick says he is excited by the club’s current crop of youngsters. The Red Devils are still going through a transitional period under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but have improved their fortunes of late.
United have only lost one of their last seven matches in all competitions, with Bournemouth getting the better of them at the start of this month.
United are now seventh in the Premier League but have had to do it the hard way at times.
Midfield maestro Paul Pogba has missed a large part of the season, while forward Anthony Martial has also been plagued by injuries.
Although Martial is back playing, the likes of Axel Tuanzebe, Brandon Williams, Andreas Pereira, Scott McTominay and Mason Greenwood have all been thrown under the spotlight.
Carrick claims his team are in a great position and says the coaches are excited to work with the current crop.
He told the London Evening Standard: “It was nice to see. I think as a fan – never mind as a coach or part of the staff – to see the younger lads coming in with a freedom and a smile, and the excitement of attacking football and feel the energy in the ground – I just enjoyed sitting back and watching it. “It’s part of the history and traditions of this club. It lives on. It’s kind of the perfect position at the moment for the group that we’ve got. “There is a responsibility that comes with playing for this club that probably doesn’t come with other clubs. It’s got that special nature about it.”
Plenty of United’s squad are away on international duty and they face a big game when they return to action on November 24.
Sheffield United are the hosts and a win for the Red Devils will see them leapfrog the Blades in the hunt for the top four.