article_snippet.sent: Michael Carrick outstanding second-half performance for England against Italy on Tuesday night has put Sir Stanley Matthews on course to become the longest-serving outfield player to represent the Three Lions behind Sir Stanley Matthews.
article_snippet.sent: Sir Stanley Matthews won Sir Stanley Matthews 54 England caps over a 23-year period between 1934 and 1957, interrupted of course by the Second World War.
article_snippet.sent: Michael Carrick appearance for England against Italy on Tuesday night keeps Michael Carrick in the longest-serving list .
article_snippet.sent: Michael Carrick has played for England for 13 years, 310 days - while Sir Stanley Matthews reached 22 years, 228 days .
article_snippet.sent: the legendary Sir Stanley the legendary Sir Stanley runs with the ball in action for England against Brazil at Wembley in an international friendly .
article_snippet.sent: Michael Carrick longevity already surpasses that of great names like Sir Bobby Charlton, Bobby Moore, David Beckham and Gary Lineker (1984-1992) and if Michael Carrick continues to play in the next European Championship Michael Carrick will overtake Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard too.
article_snippet.sent: The only player to have had a longer career since Matthews is goalkeeper Peter Shilton who played for England between 1971 and 1990.
article_snippet.sent: The 33-year-old may still have a few years left but remains a long way off Sir Stanley's record .
highlights_snippet.sent: Michael Carrick has been serving England for 13 years and 310 days .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Sir Stanley Matthews played for a staggering 22 years and 228 days .