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Man Utd midfielder Carrick feels he has proved critics wrong

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick feels he's silenced his critics in the second-half of this season.

The 29-year-old - who is expected to be named in the side for Saturday's Champions League final against Barcelona - has consistently come under criticism from fans and pundits alike, leading to frustration for the England international.

Carrick told the Daily Mirror: "When people have said I've not been good enough for United's midfield, then yeah, sometimes I do wonder what is good enough for them.

"I've had a fantastic time here, winning four titles in five years, and being involved with three Champions League finals. But of course, I get frustrated at times, because it's winning trophies that sets teams and players apart and we've done that.

"Then I can catch myself and say 'Why the hell are you worrying about it?' It's there for people to see, and if they can't, so what?

"You hope that people realise you must be doing something right to achieve what we have competing against the best teams in the world, but if not, then does that matter? The only thing that matters is winning the next trophy."

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