The Teesiders would enjoy a deep run to the Carabao Cup semi-finals, propelled largely by the emergence of a young Morgan Rogers. The future England international would be sold in February 2024 to Aston Villa, while Chuba Akpom and Emmanuel Latte Lath—Carrick’s top scorers at the end of his first two seasons in Middlesbrough—were also offloaded.

Michael Carrick will return to Old Trafford for a second time as manager after beating Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to the job - and he will hope to enjoy as much success as his first stint

Manchester United are in the final stages of appointing a manager until the end of the season, talkSPORT understands. Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer have both held face-to-face talks

Michael Carrick has beaten Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and will be appointed as Manchester United manager until the end of the season after a telling interjection from senior players

Michael Carrick could be unveiled as Manchester United’s interim coach in the next 48 hours, as a major update on the future of Darren Fletcher is also issued.Carrick in pole positionUnited have