Wayne Rooney open to joining Michael Carrick’s coaching staff at United

Wayne Rooney has said that it would be a "no-brainer" to join Michael Carrick’s coaching staff, should the latter be appointed as interim manager by Manchester United.

According to The Athletic, United have reached an agreement with Carrick to be appointed as an interim coach until the end of the season, and the appointment is subject to finalising contract details and announcement.

Carrick will replace another former United midfielder, Darren Fletcher, who was in charge for United's last two matches, a Premier League draw at Burnley and an FA Cup defeat to Brighton.

Rooney, a former United striker, while sharing his opinion on Michael Carrick’s appointment, said that whoever comes as a coach, the club’s identity needs to be brought back.

"Whether Michael goes in or if that's Fletch [Darren Fletcher] or John O'Shea or myself, it needs people who know the football club," Rooney said on his podcast, "The Wayne Rooney Show."

"Roy Keane -- I know Roy has had his opinions, I said about Roy going in earlier in the season. Having people who know the club, who care for the club and understand what it takes to be a Manchester United player -- that's where the club needs to be.

"The club has lost its identity, it's lost that family feel, if you like. Whether it's Ole [Ole Gunnar Solskjaer] or Michael, this is an opportunity to bring that back, bring the spirit of Manchester United back to the football club.”

Rooney was then asked if he would join Carrick's coaching staff, to which he said: "Of course I would. It's a no-brainer.

"I'm not begging a job here by the way. Just so everyone knows, if I was asked to go in of course I would. Appointing the manager is the most important thing."