Manchester United legend Gary Neville has hailed the impact of Michael Carrick ahead of the Geordie's testimonial.
Neville told manutd.com: "Paul Scholes is the best person to speak to about Michael because he would admit that he got the best out of him, making sure that Scholesy was served the ball with the correct angles at the correct times, making the team tick.
"Michael did the unseen things, really. You never saw him crunch into a tackle, panic or go to ground. The sign of a good player is that they always look in control, and Michael was always in control. His composure never wavered.
"What people may not understand is the quiet, introverted passion that he holds for Manchester United. When we won leagues, Michael would be the one singing the most and going home last from the parties; the one that would look the happiest and most joyous behind the scenes at having won a trophy. On the pitch, in front of the crowds, he'd maintain his composure, but behind the scenes he showed how much he loved the club. Believe me, he absolutely loves United.
"There's this thing about football fans where they almost have to see players bleed out on the pitch, see you screaming, shouting, grabbing the badge before they understand that you're actually passionate about the club. With Michael, the passion was there but it was displayed in completely different ways.
"He was signed, but he grew to love the club as much as any of the ones who had been here for years. I don't think externally that has ever been put out there, but it's important that message comes across. He is absolutely committed to the club in a way in which only people who have played with him would know."
Source: tribalfootball.com