Carrick gets permanent Man Utd job

Michael Carrick has been officially confirmed as the permanent manager of Manchester United following a transformative period as interim boss.

The club's board moved quickly to secure Carrick's future after he guided the team back to the Champions League and stabilized a fractured dressing room.

Along with his appointment, United announced new long-term contracts for his backroom staff, including Jonathan Woodgate and Jonny Evans.

Carrick is now expected to be heavily backed in the summer transfer window as he looks to build a squad capable of challenging for the Premier League title.