Key Quotes From Michael Carrick's Pre-Coventry Press Conference

Carrick provides an update on the squad ahead of the trip to the Coventry Building Society Arena

On team news...

"We've got a few knocks and niggles, but nothing too serious. Ethan Laird is back in training, which is good news. Anthony Elanga is still out, but he's making good progress. Everyone else is available."

On Coventry City...

"They're a good side, they're well-organized and they've got some dangerous players. We're going to have to be at our best to get a result."

On the importance of the game...

"It's a big game for us. We need to start picking up some points and climbing the table. We know it's going to be a tough game, but we're confident that we can get a good result."

On his expectations for the season...

"I want us to be competitive in every game we play. We want to finish as high up the table as possible, and we want to win a trophy. We know it's going to be a tough ask, but we're up for the challenge."