“No, it’s good actually, it’s nice to have them back on the training pitch, to see their faces around the place. Not just for the British lads, the foreign lads are getting so much out of their presence. You’re talking about Giggsy and Scholesy, they’re legends at this club. To have their input is incredible. They’re not the most vocal, but what they do say is just gold dust. It’s listening to the very best. Of course, they said things when they were players. But it’s different now they’re coaches, there’s that bit more authority. To have them say some of the things they’ve said has been just great.” One of the goals Giggs set for his squad is to earn a place in next season’s Europa League. Yet there are many who argue that Liverpool’s advance on the Premier League title this season owed partly to the fact they have been able to rest properly between matches, without the distraction of Europe. Maybe United should take the same path next season. Carrick disagrees.