“Yeah, Josh is back training this week, which is good news,” Carrick said. “Obviously, first time… so he’s been out for a short amount of time, but first kind of training with us since we’ve been here, so that’s great to have Josh back.

“Josh has just been trying to work and get fit around the group,” he later added, when asked about rumours linking Zirkzee with a move away.

“He trained yesterday for the first time and that’s as far as it goes with me and Josh.

“I’m looking forward to working with him and nothing more needs to be said.”