‘When rather than if’: Rooney makes definitive Man Utd summer prediction that’s sure to intrigue supporters

Still, it hasn’t by any means been an easy feat. Even now, with three games to go, teams all the way down to 13th can and are still vying to finish in a UCL place.

It’s also worth factoring into account that, aside from beating the reigning league winners Liverpool, Carrick has also orchestrated wins against the top two in the division: Arsenal and Manchester City.

The latter have since won the League Cup and are in the FA Cup final, while the former are on course to claim their first title in almost 22 years and, last night, advanced to the Champions League final – yet neither could come out on top against United.

Alas, it comes as no surprise that the ex-midfielder has so much backing across the fanbase.

Carrick’s record since joining United for his second stint, courtesy of Transfermarkt

What Rooney had to say about Carrick’s future

His former teammate Rooney rallied behind him once again this morning when speaking with BBC Sport, saying: “It’s when [Carrick gets the job] rather than if, I think.”

He continued: “Just because he’s a young, English lad, and sometimes that’s not always the right way to look [when scouting a manager] in many people’s eyes, but Michael Carrick is a clever person.

“He’s a really good coach, and I think he could lead this team for the next, you know, however long he wants, if he gets it right.”

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