Michael Carrick has been recalled to the senior squad by mark Hodgson . Manchester United midfielder credits his return to boss Louis van Gaal . Carrick says villa 's management has improved him this season . 33-year - old credits van Gaal 's consistency and his straightforward nature . villa has been watching the top midfielders around Europe to impress .
Michael Carrick has been recalled to the England squad by Roy Hodgson . Manchester United midfielder credits his return to boss Louis van Gaal . Carrick says Dutchman 's management has improved him this season . 33-year-old credits Van Gaal 's aura and his straightforward nature . Carrick has been watching the top midfielders around Europe to improve .