Michael Carrick staying grounded as Middlesbrough fans dream of Wembley

Carrick will send his Sky Bet Championship side into the semi-final, second-leg battle with Premier League Chelsea on Tuesday evening knowing they could be just 90 minutes away from Wembley and in with a chance of repeating their 2004 triumph.

Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick is keeping his feet on the ground as he heads into Carabao Cup semi-final battle with Chelsea.

Michael Carrick has urged Middlesbrough supporters to dream of Carabao Cup glory even if he is keeping his feet firmly on the ground.

Head coach Carrick, 42, will send his Sky Bet Championship side into semi-final, second-leg battle with Premier League Chelsea on Tuesday evening knowing they could be just 90 minutes away from Wembley and in with a chance of repeating their 2004 triumph.