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Paul Merson meets Michael Carrick on The Fantasy Football Club

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On a special Fantasy Football Club, Paul Merson meets Manchester United's Michael Carrick

Paul Merson interviews Michael Carrick on a special episode of The Fantasy Football Club this Thursday.

In his testimonial season, the Manchester United and England midfielder sat down to talk about his incredible career in football.

Carrick has won the Premier League five times and tells Merson some fascinating stories about playing under the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson.

He also spoke about the drama of winning the Champions League in 2008 and the nervousness of the penalty shoot-out in the final against Chelsea.

Carrick also discusses his international career, which saw him earn 34 England caps and a place in the squads for the World Cups in 2006 and 2010.

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And it wouldn't be The Fantasy Football Club without a #One2Eleven. Merse challenges Carrick to name the ultimate team of players he has faced.

The show will air on Thursday night right before the Manchester derby, so don't miss FFC: Merse meets Carrick at 5.30pm on Sky Sports 1.

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Information and ticket details for Michael Carrick's testimonial can be found at ManUtd.com. All proceeds will be going to Carrick's foundation and charities

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