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Carrick’s Success Spurs Ratcliffe to Weigh Southgate Option

4/26/2026

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Jim Ratcliffe is weighing Gareth Southgate for the United head-coach role while Michael Carrick remains the frontrunner.
Since January, Carrick has taken United to third place and its highest points tally.
Wayne Rooney urged Ratcliffe to appoint Carrick permanently, noting that Gareth Southgate said November 2025 he is not seeking return to management.
Jason Wilcox, Omar Berrada and Christopher Vivell oversee search, with United set to decide after 2025/26 season.

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Jim Ratcliffe is weighing Gareth Southgate for the United head-coach role while Michael Carrick remains the frontrunner.
Since January, Carrick has taken United to third place and its highest points tally.
Wayne Rooney urged Ratcliffe to appoint Carrick permanently, noting that Gareth Southgate said November 2025 he is not seeking return to management.
Jason Wilcox, Omar Berrada and Christopher Vivell oversee search, with United set to decide after 2025/26 season.