Michael Carrick has confirmed that he wants to play for England going forward, after making his return against Italy on Wednesday night.
The Manchester United midfielder played a part in the Three Lions’ 2-1 win over Cesare Prandelli’s men in Switzerland, after being overlooked for a considerable period of time.
Carrick even took on the captain’s armband after Frank Lampard was substituted and has revealed that he is committed to the nation.
“I’m more than happy to be here. I have spoken to the manager and what has gone on in the past, I have drawn a line under that,” he told Sky Sports.
“I think there was confusion because people thought that I said if I wasn’t going to play then I didn’t want to be there. That’s certainly not the case, anyone who knows me knows I’m not like that at all.
“It was more that I hadn’t played for so long and I wasn’t getting any closer to playing and the Euros were coming. At the last World Cup I hadn’t been part of things and I thought it would be better for me not to go and not be a part of things if I wasn’t going to be involved.
“That’s the decision I made and I stand by that. I would like to draw a line under that now. There is a new manager and a new regime and things are looking great,” he concluded.
By Gareth McKnight
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