Jadon Sancho and Michael Carrick after a match. Michael Carrick holds Jadon Sancho in high regard following their close collaboration during his initial caretaker stint in 2021. Sancho found the net in Carrick's debut match as manager, a Champions League tie away to Villarreal, which United won 2-0. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThe interim boss heaped praise on the young winger afterwards, declaring: "To finish it off, Jadon was brilliant. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT"I was so pleased for Jadon.

Source: Express January 23, 2026 09:09 UTC