Middlesbrough appoint Tyneside-born Michael Carrick as new boss

The 41-year-old worked under Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford.

HOT SEAT: Michael Carrick, who has been appointed as Middlesbrough's new head coach.

Michael Carrick has returned to the club where he cut his teeth as a footballer, to launch his managerial career as Middlesbrough boss.

The Tyneside-born former Manchester United and England midfielder was on the books at Boro as a nine-year-old, although made his name at West Ham and Tottenham before a trophy-laden 12-year stay at Old Trafford which brought him five Premier League titles as well as Champions League and Europa League glory.