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Michael Carrick: Middlesbrough out to enjoy Carabao Cup semi-final experience

Middlesbrough will look to enjoy their Carabao Cup semi-final experience after making the last four as a Championship club, says boss Michael Carrick.

Tuesday's 3-0 win at Port Vale ensured Boro would be in the semis with Chelsea and Fulham, as well as the winners of Liverpool v West Ham on Wednesday.

It is nearly 20 years, in 2004, since Boro won the competition for their only major trophy, under Steve McClaren.

"You want to try to achieve things," Carrick told BBC Radio Tees.

"For anyone in football, for the fans as well to have that journey and that bit of spark and excitement - that passion - sometimes football can be a beautiful thing.