A host of famous figures from the world of football have praised Michael Carrick as the long-serving Manchester United star prepares for his testimonial match at Old Trafford.
The game, which kicks off at 14:30 BST today, will have United's team of 2008 taking on Carrick's All-Star XI at the Theatre of Dreams, with all monies raised after expenses going to the midfielder's chosen charities.
Here, to mark the big day, we've compiled messages for Michael from seven men who know him very well...
RYAN GIGGS
"Playing both with Michael and against him, you realise what a great player he is.