11月4日，24直播网报道，欧冠小组赛第4轮赛事中，曼联以3比2的比分逆转战胜罗马。赛后，鲁尼在采访中对卡里克给予了高度评价。
"According to Rooney, 'I firmly believe that Carrick deserves immense accolades. Imagine being in his shoes and contemplating how to turn the tide. Whatever words he shared with the team at halftime, they undoubtedly shifted the momentum and instilled a resolute belief within them that victory was attainable.'"