Michael Carrick testimonial: Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard ruled out with muscle injuries 

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Michael Carrick's testimonial is to take place at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the midfielder's 11 years at Manchester United.

United's 2008 Champions League-winning side are to play a Carrick All-Stars XI but the 35-year-old's former England team-mates Steven Gerrard, 37, and Frank Lampard, 38, have been forced to pull out of the match with muscle injuries.

Carrick took to Instagram to repost Lampard's initial upload and write his own message on the news of the two injuries.

(From left) Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Michael Carrick at an England training session

David Beckham, Carrick, Gerrard and Lampard with England at the 2006 World Cup

Carrick said: 'Such a shame both @stevengerrard and @franklampard have picked up injuries over the last 2 days. Bad luck but thanks to the boys for trying so much to play. They'll be missed!'

Lampard had written: 'Good luck to @carras16 for his testimonial game today. Big apologies to him that I can't play but unfortunately a muscle injury has ruled me out. 

'An incredible servant to @manchesterunited, a top class player and a thoroughly good and genuine man. Enjoy the game and congratulations on a great cause the @michaelcarrickfoundation doing such good work.'

Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp will manage the star-studded All-Stars in Carrick's testimonial, with Sir Alex Ferguson his opposing number.

Carrick, along with Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard and Joe Cole, broke through at West Ham United under Redknapp's tutelage in 1999 and became a permanent first-team fixture.

Fresh from congratulating Cristiano Ronaldo in Cardiff, Sir Alex Ferguson will be in Manchester