Darren Fletcher has hinted he is ready to become the full-time manager of Manchester United if the opportunity arises. The former midfielder has been in caretaker charge since Ruben Amorim's sacking earlier this month, overseeing a 2-2 draw with Burnley in his first match.
Fletcher is set to lead the side in Sunday's FA Cup third round tie against Brighton, which could be his final game. United chiefs held talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Saturday regarding a second spell as interim, but an extended stay for Fletcher has not been ruled out.
The Scot said: "I've always been quite relaxed about my future. I've enjoyed it, I really have. I think I'm quite well prepared. I've always tried to prepare myself to be a manager in the future." He added that if the full-time job does not materialise, he would be "more than comfortable" remaining as under-18s coach.
Regardless of who takes charge for the remainder of the campaign, the club is already considering permanent candidates. England boss Thomas Tuchel and Brazil's Carlo Ancelotti, both with contracts expiring after the World Cup, are on the shortlist, as is USA manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Fletcher acknowledged the decision is not his, saying: "The club need to do what they think is best, the people in the higher up roles. They need to know what their plan is going forward for the success of Manchester United."
