Michael Carrick responds to Jim Ratcliffe's immigration rant as Man Utd’s worst fears emergeInterim Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faced the media today in a press conference ahead of the Red Devils' away trip to EvertonView 2 Images Michael Carrick spoke to the media before Manchester United's away trip to Everton (Image: YouTube/Manchester United)Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick has steered clear of directly criticising Sir Jim Ratcliffe's recent comment that the UK "has been colonised by immigrants." Carrick, 44, was speaking to the press for the first time since Ratcliffe stunned the country with his view. Many branded him a hypocrite stating the fact the majority of United's squad are players from outside of the UK. Before United's away clash against Everton, Carrick was asked to provide his thoughts against Ratcliffe's words. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Source: Daily Mirror February 20, 2026 13:53 UTC