 On 7 September 2012 , Carrick came on a half @-@ time substitute in England 's 5 – 0 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Moldova . He then started against San Marino in another 5 – 0 win the following month . On 17 October 2012 , Carrick partnered Steven Gerrard in central midfield in the away qualifier against Poland . On 26 March 2013 , the partnership was renewed in England 's qualifier against Montenegro in Podgorica . On 15 October 2013 , Carrick started in England 's final qualifier , a 2 – 0 home win against Poland , as the team qualified for the 2014 World Cup . 
