LOS ANGELES: Micheal Carrick was appointed Manchester United captain after Red’s record goal-scorer Wayne Rooney left for boyhood club Everton. “I feel honoured to be leading this prestigious side” said Carrick. He said that he never imagined he would be staying here for this long and achieving what he has achieved since he joined as a 25-year-old. Carrick added that he’s looking forward to working with the youngsters and guiding them with his experience. He becomes the current longest serving player after Rooney’s departure.