Today, Manchester United will play Fulham in their fifth Premier League match. Ahead of the game, Carrick sat down for an exclusive interview with Sky Sports. In the third part of the interview (which was divided into three parts due to its length), he discussed his thoughts on Rashford, Lacy, and others.

Fans sometimes get hung up on a team's "identity," on what their playing style should be. Take Arsenal, for example; people once thought they were primarily defensive, then scored from corners, and this season have shifted to attacking from open play. For you, with the Premier League being so competitive, is it essential to be flexible and not stick rigidly to one style?

Honestly, I like it when opponents can't figure out our style; it means we're unpredictable. In attack, we need to be difficult to predict. We can't let opponents easily read our next move or see through our main threats.

I prefer the team to master multiple weapons and launch attacks from different avenues. Since January, our attacking performance has been consistently good, with significant goal output. Being unpredictable is a huge advantage.

The media pressure this week must be immense, with many topics revolving around academy players like Jarell Quansah. Many experienced coaches and former players like yourself might wonder: does this generation of young players expect too much, too quickly? Or is this just the norm in modern football?

It's hard to generalize; everyone is an individual. Take Shea, for example; he made his first start a few days ago and even scored. The young lad is excellent. He has a positive attitude, a desire to improve and learn, and patiently waits for his chance. When the opportunity arises, he's fully prepared and seizes it firmly.

This is the purpose of youth academies and the moment all academy work strives for. Football is constantly changing and evolving; young and senior players must continuously adapt, which is inherently part of the game.

Shea Lacy was born in Liverpool, and after scoring, he kissed the Manchester United badge. Could you have imagined such a scene before?

He's been at the club for a long time, and it's incredibly gratifying to see a player so committed to the club. This is the value of the academy; Manchester United has consistently produced its own academy graduates. The club fosters this sense of belonging, and it's crucial for us to get more academy players into the first team.

As we speak, the England squad has been announced, with Mainoo and Rashford included. I want to talk about Rashford. You were the captain on the pitch for his first-team debut. What are the differences between the raw youngster you saw on the training ground back then and him today?

It's the same for all young people. A person is completely different at sixteen or seventeen than at twenty-seven or twenty-eight, and they should be. People grow, mature, learn, and experience shapes a person. Of course, many of his innate talents are still there, and he has continuously refined his playing style over the years.

He burst onto the scene, scoring two goals in his first two games at Old Trafford, shocking everyone. I've known Rashford for a long time; this club holds significant importance in his life, and I'm glad he's still here.

Finally, let's talk about Sunday's match against Fulham. Manchester United has a good historical record at Craven Cottage. The last time we lost there was in December 2009, and I remember you were on the pitch for that game. Now you have a chance to rewrite that history. What are your thoughts on going away for this match?

I'm really looking forward to this game. It will undoubtedly be a tough match. Fulham played exceptionally well against Liverpool last week and had previously beaten West Ham. Based on their performances, they should have more points than they do now. I enjoy playing at Craven Cottage; the atmosphere there is very special.

But this time you won't have to play center-back.

After that experience, I never want to play center-back again. There are many memories from there, but the game is still difficult. We're going there to face a big challenge, and I'm really looking forward to it.

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