Henry Winter explains why Michael Carrick has 'no ego'

"What was interesting from talking to Michael and those around him when we were working on his book is that he's very composed. He did that at Manchester United. I remember seeing him after games and people would be coming in celebrating or not too happy, but he'd be sitting there with a glass of red wine just analysing it all."

"You see the man management that Michael's got, you've interviewed Michael, I spent a year helping him write his book, and there is, there's very little ego there. But there's a huge desire to do well and a complete understanding of how young players tick."

Michael Carrick, appointed Manchester United head coach in January, demonstrates a promising start characterized by composure and analytical thinking. Henry Winter, who co-wrote Carrick's autobiography after spending a year working closely with him, reveals that Carrick maintains calm during high-pressure situations, analyzing matches objectively while others celebrate or despair. Winter emphasizes Carrick's minimal ego combined with strong desire to succeed and deep understanding of how young players develop. This approach has proven effective with players like Kobbie Mainoo, who gained regular playing time and became integral to the squad after Carrick's arrival, contrasting with limited opportunities under previous management.

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