MICHAEL CARRICK plays the deep-lying midfield role – by getting up to his neck in water on holiday.
The Manchester United star enjoys a family getaway in Barbados during the summer break.
Carrick, in blue trunks, a watch and shades, looks relaxed alongside wife Lisa, wearing a green bikini.
And while the former England international is not usually one accused of diving, the same cannot be said for his other half.
In one snap, Lisa leaps feet first into the ocean to join her hubby.
Carrick, 35, looks comfortable treading water – but will be hoping to play a more active role in United’s side next season.
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The ex-Tottenham midfielder signed a new one-year contract at Old Trafford in May.
Carrick met Lisa while the pair were at school in Newcastle together.
They are the proud parents to daughter Louise and son Jacey.
Carrick will not be in action again until United begin their pre-season tour in July.
Jose Mourinho’s side come up against neighbours City in Houston, and long-serving Carrick believes the derby has developed in recent years due to their rivals’ growing success.
He told the club website: “I’d played against both clubs over a number of years and had seen the derbies on TV many times so I had an understanding of it and, as soon as you get here, you understand even more what it means to play against City.
“Over the years, since I’ve been here, the rivalry has grown because the competition levels have grown.
“When I first came, there was a bit of a gap between us and City but it’s got a bit closer over the years and they’ve won a few more things so it’s changed a little bit.
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