The fact that the task is proving so difficult suggests that , like Keane and Scholes before him , he may just be one of those rare footballers who proves to be almost irreplaceable .
Who eventually replaces Carrick is a question for the near future .
The fact that the task is proving so difficult suggests that , like Keane and Scholes before Carrick , Carrick may just be Carrick of those rare footballers who proves to be almost irreplaceable .
Who eventually replaces Carrick is a question for the near future .