Harry Maguire looking forward to working with Michael Carrick again

Although there have only been a couple of training sessions, so far, the energy is one key ingredient that Carrick has injected into the squad already.

“Obviously, I think we’ve not had much time on the grass,” the centre-back added. “We’ve had a couple of sessions and I think he’s trying to bring new energy and new ideas, without drilling us too much tactically, at this moment.

“He wants to bring the energy back into the building and I think that’s so important. Obviously, this club is scrutinised with a lot of eyes on it all the time, analysed, and a lot of people can lose a little bit of energy within that.

“Michael has obviously played here and performed in unbelievable teams and been a magnificent player. He knows what is needed to win here and what is needed for a team and group of people, a group of staff.

“It feels like he’s brought a lot of energy into this week and the players have bought into it.”