The Manchester United midfielder insists failing to qualify would be unthinkable.
Carrick said: “As footballers, we sometimes complain about not getting enough time off.
“But it’s unthinakble to miss a major tournament. The big championships are the things you remember. You need to be there.
“There is no excuse for England not qualifying. It’s time for the lads to perform and I am sure we will do it at Wembley. We have got enough quality.”
