Michael Carrick is happy to be fully fit for Manchester United's trip to Liverpool.

Carrick had previously endured a frustrating spell on the sidelines through injury but, having made his return earlier this month, he is determined to play an important part in the Reds' top-four mission.

"There is a responsibility that comes with the experience you have," he told United Review. "There is a lot of experience within the squad and there is also a group of younger lads and you try to help them and give them advice at certain times.

"I'm not one to sit everyone down and discuss things; it's more about giving advice and little pointers at different times.

"It's good to be back and I feel fine," he added, when asked about his fitness. "Once you get back, you just want a run of games and hopefully I can get that.

"It's been a bit of a nightmare season for me injury-wise and just at the time in my career where you're getting a little bit older and you want to be playing as much as you can and enjoy your football. I've had a good run over the years, though, and hopefully this is the only blip so I can bounce back and get a good run of fitness now."