Michael Carrick was delighted for Manchester United teammate Danny Welbeck after the teenager struck in yesterday's 5-0 thumping of Stoke City.

"He's so talented," Carrick told MUTV. "We see it every day in training. It's nice for him to produce it on the big stage. His temperament is spot on, though, so he won't get carried away. He's got a good chance of achieving big things here."

Welbeck's incredible strike late in the game was as much an indication of his unshakeable confidence as his ability to utilise the talent he possesses. Now Carrick wants to see the Longsight-born forward excel in the first-team arena.

"What a goal," said Carrick, who was also among the scorers on an incredible afternoon. "To come on and score a goal like that must be beyond his wildest dreams. I'm sure he'll build on that.

"He's got bags of ability and good temperament, so he suits playing for us. I'm not sure about the celebration, but he can work on that!"