Enjoy it while Benitez is there, Carragher tells Newcastle


FILE PHOTO: Britain Football Soccer - Manchester United 2008 XI v Michael Carrick All-Stars - Michael Carrick Testimonial - Old Trafford - June 4, 2017 Michael Carrick All-Stars' Jamie Carragher warms up before the match Action Images via Reuters / Ed Sykes Livepic

(Reuters) - Jamie Carragher does not expect Rafa Benitez to have a long stint at Newcastle United but backed the Spanish manager to keep the promoted side in the Premier League.

Former England international Carragher, who played under Benitez at Liverpool between 2004 and 2010, feels the manager could leave if he falls out with Newcastle owner Mike Ashley.

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