Michael Carrick admits ‘clarity is important’ on Manchester United future but wait goes on

• It is expected he will be offered permanent role

• ‘It’s out of my hands, we’ll see what happens’

Michael Carrick says clarity on who will be in charge of Manchester United next season is important but admits the matter is out of his hands. The interim head coach secured Champions League football last Sunday but has yet to be told whether he has done enough to land the job on a permanent basis.

United travel to Sunderland on Saturday in third place and Carrick is guaranteed only two matches after that. It is expected he will be offered the post beyond this season, but he has heard nothing.