Regardless of those views, there’s definitely a sense that Ben is reaping his rewards from those who see him day in, and day out.
“Everyone in the changing room, players, staff, delighted for him, absolutely delighted for him and the reception he got when he came back in the changing room told us everything,” said Carrick.
“Confidence, it wasn’t so much that. He’s been fantastic, we’ve worked with him a lot in different ways over the last couple of weeks.
“He’s bright in training, he’s looked dangerous, he’s done extra. The coaches have done a lot of bits on the side and Travis [Binnion], particularly, has done a lot of work one-on-one with him.
“Ben’s a big talent, he’s got so many positive things. And today’s a huge goal because that feeling as a striker to score a winner in front of the Stretford End late like that, it’s what you dream of.
“After missing the chance, which is what it is, strikers miss chances, to go again and put that away. Absolutely so, so pleased for him. He really deserved it.”
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