Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has been speaking to the media before Monday's Premier League game against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium (kick-off 20:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
- Carrick confirmed midfielder Mason Mount is "getting closer" to a return but they have had to be "patient" as they "don't want to push anything". Meanwhile, defender Matthijs de Ligt is "a bit behind" Mount in his recovery.
- On his reaction to part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's recent comments on immigration: "I think Sir Jim has made a statement and the club has made a statement on the back of it. For me to add to that is not my place. Enough has been said in that regard. I have been around this club for many years, we make a huge impact globally and we are responsible for that."
- He continued: "Throughout the years as a player, a member of staff, a supporter, we are really proud of the culture we have at the club and equality and diversity and respect for each other is something we look to carry forward every day."
- Asked about the impact this could have on the team, the United interim head coach responded: "We have got a really strong group, whether that is the players and the staff, and around the club, I think we are in constant communication anyway and speak to each other and help each other."
- He added: "Part of being at this club is we understand what it is like globally and the responsibilities we have. I can only speak from my experiences, I have been here for a long time with various managers, various staff, all backgrounds, different backgrounds and it is something I am fully aware of. I am proud of what the club stands for."
- After their 2-2 draw with West Ham, Carrick said they need to be "balanced" and not get "carried away" whether they win or drop points, insisting it was an "important point for us" and "not all negative".
- On 13-day break since their last match: "We tried to make it useful, the break we had. When there is change [in manager] and the month we had together, it was important to have a couple of days to digest that... the fixtures have thrown up a mixture of gaps between games so it is just adjusting and adapting to that."
- With United and Carrick set to face former boss David Moyes at Everton, he knows it is "going to take a lot" as it is "hard to play against" Moyes teams, but he feels they have "a good base, foundation and spirit" to get something from the game.
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