Carrick has been plagued by a combination of calf and muscle problems and missed the start of United's Premier League campaign this season.
The 33-year-old last played for England 18 months ago.
And Rooney thinks Carrick's call-up for the Euro 2016 qualifier tomorrow against Lithuania (7.45pm) and the friendly against Italy on Tuesday (7.45pm) is richly deserved.
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Michael Carrick during an England training session
He's deserved his call-up and knowing Michael as I do, if he plays he won't let anybody down
Wayne Rooney
"[Michael Carrick's] had a few injuries this season and so has missed a few games for Manchester United but he's come back and is going well," Rooney said.
"He's deserved his call-up and knowing Michael as I do, if he plays he won't let anybody down."
Carrick has earned only 31 caps for England which has been spread across 14 years.
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