Wayne Rooney tells Man Utd to immediately end manager hunt in very clear statementWayne Rooney knows who he wants to become Manchester United's next manager and has sent a clear message to Sir Jim RatcliffeView 2 Images Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has delivered his verdict on Michael Carrick's future (Image: Getty Images)Wayne Rooney has claimed that Michael Carrick should "100 per cent" be given the permanent Manchester United head coach position. ‌Rooney, 40, made his position crystal clear on Carrick after United's 3-1 win over Aston Villa on Sunday. The Red Devils are currently third, five points above fifth-place Liverpool and six clear of Chelsea in sixth. You've got someone come in who's got I think the best win percentage of any Manchester United manager after that many games, so, for me, he has to get the job." Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Source: Daily Mirror March 15, 2026 19:12 UTC