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Manchester United have confirmed Michael Carrick as their interim head coach until the end of the season. Pic: Isabel Infantes/PA Wire.

Manchester United have announced former midfielder Michael Carrick as their head coach until the end of the season.

Carrick – who briefly stepped in as caretaker manager for three games in 2021, winning two and drawing one – replaces Ruben Amorim in the United hotseat.