11月4日，体育直播平台24讯报道，欧冠小组赛第四轮激战正酣，曼联队在一场跌宕起伏的较量中以3比2的比分成功逆袭罗马。赛后，鲁尼在接受采访时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, 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 in their ability to secure victory.'"