Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville in disagreement over Michael Carrick amid Man Utd dilemmaManchester United are edging closer to decision time regarding their next permanent manager, with Michael Carrick currently in charge until the end of this seasonView 2 Images Wayne Rooney has thrown his support behind Michael Carrick (Image: The Overlap)Wayne Rooney believes that Michael Carrick will deserve the Manchester United job if they qualify for the Champions League. ‌United are third in the Premier League table, putting them on course to qualify for the Champions League, with five spots expected to be available. ‌"I think if they get Champions League football, he should get the job," Rooney declared on the Stick to Football podcast. If he gets United into the Champions League there will be a lot of fever around that he should be appointed. Should Michael Carrick get the Manchester United job permanently?

Source: Daily Mirror March 12, 2026 15:01 UTC