Brendan Rodgers and Gareth Southgate on wishlist but Solskjaer vows to revive ‘punchdrunk’ Man United

One consequence of the manner of that Liverpool defeat has been a new focus from the Man United hierarchy on a succession plan for when — rather than if — they decide the time has come to replace Solskjaer

Brendan Rodgers heads the list to replace Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits he has not received assurances about his job security, or expected any, as it emerged that Manchester United appear to be looking for a British-based replacement to eventually succeed him — a list headed by Brendan Rodgers.

The beleaguered United manager takes his team to Tottenham on Saturday evening with his future in charge of the club still very much a topic for debate.