Man Utd's next manager 'stance' working in Michael Carrick's favour after World Cup calls

Man Utd's next manager 'stance' working in Michael Carrick's favour after World Cup callsMichael Carrick has done a brilliant job since taking over at Manchester United on an interim basisCommentsSportMatty Hewitt Senior Sport Central Audience Writer 20:05, 22 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMichael Carrick has done a brilliant job since taking over as interim head coach at Manchester United.Michael Carrick is reportedly growing increasingly likely to be confirmed as the next permanent Manchester United manager after steering the Reds to the brink of Champions League qualification. The former Middlesbrough boss was handed the interim head coach role back in January following Ruben Amorim's dismissal and has impressed at Old Trafford.‌United were in no hurry to name a permanent replacement for the Portuguese coach, maintaining that an appointment would be made over the summer. The club have travelled this road before, with many drawing parallels to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's time at the helm, which ultimately ended in disappointment.‌Carrick has held just one permanent managerial post at Boro in the Championship, leading them to the play-offs in his first season, before being relieved of his duties in June 2025 following a tenth-place finish.‌READ MORE: Man Utd bosses STILL undecided on Michael Carrick despite alternatives being unavailableREAD MORE: Man Utd make checks on Bournemouth star in bid to beat Chelsea to transferFOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageDespite his previous spell as interim boss at Old Trafford, a number of pundits and supporters called for a more seasoned manager to be brought in on a permanent basis.The Daily Mail reports that United have conducted background checks on potential managerial candidates, but will not appoint anyone with commitments to this summer's World Cup. There had been suggestions the Reds hierarchy would bide their time regarding the likes of Thomas Tuche...