Michael Carrick reveals he requested to be left out of England squad after becoming 'depressed'

Michael Carrick has revealed he asked not to be picked for England after becoming "depressed" on international duty.

Michael Carrick reveals he requested to be left out of England squad after becoming 'depressed'

Michael Carrick has revealed he asked not to be picked for England after becoming "depressed" on international duty.

Manchester United midfielder Carrick won 34 senior caps for his country, the last of them in a friendly against Spain in November 2015, but has admitted his experience at the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa left a lasting impression.

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