Carrick 'proud' of Man Utd's equality and diversity

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says he is "proud of what the club stands for".

The interim head coach was speaking to the media for the first time since part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's controversial interview when he claimed the United Kingdom had been "colonised by immigrants".

The comments have been widely condemned, including by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and all United's leading supporter groups.

Ratcliffe did offer a qualified apology, while United released their own statement highlighting the inclusivity initiatives they are part of.

"I'm proud of what the club stands for and has done for so long," said Carrick. "I'm really aware of that.

"Sir Jim made his statement and the club made a statement on the back of it. It is not my place to add to that.

"What I can say is that I have been around this club many years.

"Equality and diversity and respect for each other is something we look to carry through every day.

"I have travelled the world and know what this club means to an awful lot of people.

"I am fully aware of the responsibility, and we try to carry that out every day. I am proud of what the club stands for and has done for so long."