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Michael Carrick sees 'a lot more to do' to earn Manchester United head coach job

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Manchester United's English Interim head coach Michael Carrick applauds fans on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on January 17, 2026. [Darren Staples/AFP]

Michael Carrick believes judgement on his tenure as Manchester United manager should wait until the end of the season despite a growing clamour for the former midfielder to be handed a longer term deal.

Carrick has won all four games since taking charge last month to propel United into the Premier League's top four.

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