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VIDEO: Carrick pranks a young Man Utd fan!

Michael Carrick could be considered by some as the ultimate 'sensible' footballer, playing it safe and simple in possession.

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But it seems like he's got a much more mischievous side off the pitch!

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The Manchester United midfielder was taking part in a '#SchoolsUnited' event for the club's charitable foundation on Wednesday and lined up alongside young children as well as his team-mates.

And the 35-year-old couldn't resist trying out an age-old prank by confusing the youngster standing in front of him.

It might not have been the most original gag that he could have pulled off - and the boy to his right doesn't seem very impressed by being framed - but Phil Jones certainly enjoyed it!

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