MICHAEL CARRICK is calling on the help of Wayne Rooney to help claim derby bragging rights. The Middlesbrough boss takes his side 31 miles up the A19 on Saturday to face North East rivals Sunderland.

Reaction from Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick following his side’s 1-0 defeat against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

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LIVERPOOL loanee Ben Doak is pushing for his first Middlesbrough start, with Michael Carrick saying the young winger is "ready and raring to go". Carrick won't expect too much too soon from the 18 ...

MICHAEL CARRICK expects Middlesbrough’s improved squad depth to be a key asset as the Championship season unfolds. Boro strengthened their squad considerably in the summer, making eight senior ...

Michael Carrick is looking forward to the rich array of talent he will have to choose from on match-days as his new-look Middlesbrough squad begins to settle, as he believes the potential strength ...

MICHAEL CARRICK expects Middlesbrough’s improved squad depth to be a key asset as the Championship season unfolds. Boro strengthened their squad considerably in the summer, making eight senior ...

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick has challenged his players to find a ruthless edge ahead of Saturday’s visit to Sunderland. Boro endured a frustrating weekend as their push for the ...

Michael Carrick says Rav van den Berg and Jonny Howson could be in contention for this Saturday’s trip to the Stadium of Light. The influential duo have been absent through injury in recent ...

The Stadium of Light holds both painful and fond memories for Carrick after leading Boro to a 4-0 win there last year. He was also part of the Manchester United side that suffered title agony on ...

MICHAEL Carrick identified the prospect of using Tommy Conway as a No.10 for Middlesbrough before his summer arrival and spoke to the forward about it during transfer negotiations. Conway played ...