Manchester United closed the summer transfer window with a lower net spend than newly promoted Coventry and Ipswich, yet Michael Carrick insists the squad is stronger for it, according to Sky Sports.
Despite modest outlay compared to the division's newcomers, Carrick has expressed confidence that the additions made during the window have improved his group's quality and depth. The report doesn't detail specific incomings, but Carrick's message is one of reassurance to a fanbase that may have expected heavier investment.
United now turn their attention to Everton away, live on Sky Sports' Super Sunday, with kick-off at 2pm following a 1pm build-up. It's a chance for Carrick to prove his conviction on the pitch as his revamped squad faces its first real test since the window shut.