Sean Goss Welcomes Carrick Comparisons

Sean Goss Welcomes Carrick Comparisons

Manchester United U21 star Sean Goss has welcomed the judgements made by many that compare him to veteran midfielder Michael Carrick.

The 19-year-old midfielder signed for United from Exeter in 2012 and has been a hit with the U21 side. He has most recently made a short break into the senior side after being included in the pre-season tour squad for the trip to the United States. Goss made his first-team debut against Paris Saint-Germain in Chicago, coming on as a substitute, with it being Carrick who he replaced.

Goss told MUTV: “I really look up to him as a player, he’s top class and to come on for him made my debut even more special. His passing is incredible, he rarely gives the ball away and he acts as an anchor man so he is a big part of the team.”


“I spoke to him a few times on tour and I also picked up a lot from him in training and when he played for the Under-21s last season. That was a big help.”

Sean Goss was cheered on by his Mum in the crowd, who had followed the squad throughout the pre-season tour. Goss reveals he was very surprised by her commitment that she had planned well in advance.

“She actually went to every tour game. She told me afterwards that she booked the time off last year just in case I was in the squad.” said Goss.

“I had no idea she’d done that! My dad couldn’t get the time off work unfortunately so my mum travelled all round on her own and came to all the games.”

“I kept in touch with her throughout and it was good to know she was there on my debut. She said she was in tears when I came on!”

[Quotes via Manchester Evening News]