 Having not appeared since 2013 , Carrick was named in the squad for the November 2014 matches with Slovenia and Scotland . However , on 12 November , he pulled out of the squad after sustaining a groin injury . On 27 March 2015 , Carrick made his first appearance for England in 17 months , starting the 4 – 0 UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying defeat of Lithuania at Wembley Stadium . On 31 March 2015 , Carrick made his 33rd appearance for the national team as a substitute for Manchester United team @-@ mate and defender Chris Smalling , performing impressively to help England earn a draw against Italy in an international friendly match . 
