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Manchester United's Michael Carrick plays hilarious prank on child as Paul Pogba arranges football skills tests

Michael Carrick may be better known for his calm passing on the pitch but the veteran midfielder is clearly something of a prankster off it.

The 35-year-old fooled a local school child during a Manchester United Foundation event in the community, leaving the excited kid bemused by the midfielder's actions.

Carrick tapped the young child on the shoulder, who looked around trying to figure out who had touched him.

Michael Carrick taps a child on the shoulder during a Manchester United foundation day
Michael Carrick taps a child on the shoulder during a Manchester United foundation day
But the kid was unable to figure out who had tapped him on the shoulder amid laughter
But the kid was unable to figure out who had tapped him on the shoulder amid laughter
Juan Mata and other United players took part in a day for the Manchester United Foundation
Juan Mata and other United players took part in a day for the Manchester United Foundation
Paul Pogba smiles as he shakes hands with one of the children invited along to the event
Paul Pogba smiles as he shakes hands with one of the children invited along to the event

And none of the youngster's friends were willing to give up Carrick, instead suppressing laughter at the funny incident.