MANCHESTER UNITED players have been left stunned by Michael Carrick’s skills in training.
Harry Maguire and Ayden Heaven have revealed all about Carrick’s approach since he took the helm.
Maguire, 32, noted that Carrick led most of the sessions.
The England international said: “He still does demos in passing drills and he still bangs it through the lines like he’s still got it.
“He was doing the demos the other day, and I think he did two passes. Everyone did about 300.
“I think his two were the best I’ve seen out of them all [laughs]! But no, he’s still got it. And he’s really hands on in training.”
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The coaching staff were also lauded for their active approach.
Maguire, speaking on latest episode of the club’s official Inside Carrington podcast, added: “Also, you’ve got Steve [Holland] as well there. When I was working with Steve at England, he was really hands on in terms of taking most of the training sessions.
“So you’ve got two coaches there who like to get involved and I think it’s really good.”
United picked up six important points against Arsenal and Manchester City in a dramatic charge for European football.
The Red Devils sit fourth in the Premier League, trailing leaders Arsenal by 12 points.
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Maguire, who is nearing 200 appearances with United, commended Carrick for the way he has handled himself coming into the role.
He said: “I knew he would do that just from the experience of knowing Michael and also knowing the way that he coached when he was here under Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer].
“He spoke really, really well in the dressing room when he spoke back then. And he was really just new into coaching then.
“So I had no surprises when he came in and the way that he spoke in his first meeting and the way the sessions have gone.
“And I do think that he’s got a great, great staff with him in terms of they’re all on the same page. And I’ve been really impressed with him.”
Heaven, who has been with United less than a year, has enjoyed the benefits of working alongside former centre-backs, Jonny Evans and Jonathan Woodgate who Carrick added to his staff.
Heaven, 19, said: “Yeah, it’s really good. Jonny especially, he’s been helping me a lot. Me and Leny [Yoro], after some of the sessions, we go to do extras and just work on that, you know, the basics.
“And even between drills, during their sessions, they’re always pulling me to the side and helping me on my positioning. I’ve enjoyed it so far. They’re a big help.
“Obviously they’ve played in the game for over 20 years, you know, and when I know that obviously I’m going to listen to them because I just know I can learn from them.”
United look to claim three points on Sunday against Fulham at Old Trafford hoping to take a step closer to the Champions League next season.
