Darren Fletcher has indicated he is prepared to step up as Manchester United's full-time manager if offered the opportunity. The former midfielder has been in caretaker charge since Ruben Amorim was sacked earlier this month, overseeing a 2-2 draw with Burnley in his first match.
Fletcher is set to lead the team in Sunday's FA Cup third-round tie against Brighton, which could be his final game as United's board held talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Saturday about a potential interim return. However, an extended stint for Fletcher remains a possibility, and the Scot insists he feels ready for the role.
"I think I'm quite well prepared. I've always tried to prepare myself to be a manager in the future," Fletcher said. "It's not something I'm saying I'm desperate to do... but if it doesn't happen, I'll be more than comfortable with that."
Meanwhile, United's hierarchy is also considering long-term options, with several World Cup-bound managers on the shortlist. England boss Thomas Tuchel, Brazil's Carlo Ancelotti, and USA manager Mauricio Pochettino are among those being evaluated as their contracts expire after the tournament.
Fletcher remained diplomatic about the club's direction, stating: "It's not my decision... the club need to do what they think is best."
