Top 10 greatest Manchester United midfielders of all time

#6: Michael Carrick

Michael Carrick is known as one of the most underrated midfielders in England

Not only this season but every year. People do not realise the amount of work Carrick delivers until he has gone.

Thierry Henry was right up to the mark in underlining the 36-year-old's selfless contribution to the game of football. Michael Carrick joined the Red Devils in 2006 for a reported fee of £14 million.

It is a really sad thing to see a player of his quality being underrated in his own country. In contrast to the fiery midfield general Roy Keane, the six-feet-four-inch midfielder has been a calm presence in the United midfield for over a decade now. It has been bad luck on his part to see him receive the deserved recognition only in the twilight of his career with the Red Devils.

Carrick quickly slotted in as a worthy midfield partner to the legendary Paul Scholes, excelling in his holding role. After the Ginger Prince's retirement in 2013, he has served the responsibility of an able and trusted midfielder who can dictate attacking plays from the midfield.

While the Englishman is set to retire soon, England will be saying goodbye to their last midfield giant since the likes of Scholes, Lampard and Gerrard. Michael Carrick has appeared 460 times, netting 24 goals for the Red Devils since 2006. He has won 18 trophies since his move to Old Trafford and currently captains a resurgent Manchester United under Jose Mourinho.