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Carrick hails 'ruthless' Manchester United match-winner Sesko

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Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick (L) reacts as Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko (C) celebrates with Cameroonian midfielder Bryan Mbeumo after the English Premier League match vs Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, north west England on February 23, 2026. [Paul ELLIS / AFP]

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick praised the impact of super-sub Benjamin Sesko after the Slovenian's cool finish earned a 1-0 win at Everton on Monday night.

Sesko is yet to start in Carrick's six matches in charge but has come off the bench to net in three of his last four appearances with vital goals.

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