Jody Morris believes Manchester United must hand Michael Carrick the manager’s position on a permanent basis if his impressive start continues. The former Chelsea player and coach has also weighed in on speculation linking Luis Enrique with the role.

Following Ruben Amorim’s sacking, former United midfielder Carrick was given temporary charge at Old Trafford for the remainder of the campaign. His tenure has begun brilliantly, remaining unbeaten through his opening six matches whilst securing five victories. Morris, who served as a coach under Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge, completed his coaching qualifications alongside Carrick and insists he deserves the job permanently this summer should his excellent run persist.

One potential challenger to Carrick for the position is current Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique. Morris offered his thoughts on this possibility as well.

“Carrick has been unbelievable,” said Morris, speaking on In The Mixer brought to you by Sky Bet. “I was moaning about Ruben Amorim. I just couldn’t have what he was doing. How can you not play Kobbie Mainoo?

“I have a lot of time for Michael Carrick. He was on my Pro Licence course and I’ve been on a few League Managers’ Association things with him.

“He’s an astute student of the game. Straight away, he comes in and Kobbie Mainoo’s in there and he’s been brilliant. It would be criminal not to give him the job if he carries on.

“I’m always up for young English coaches getting the job. And I think he’s done an outstanding job so far. The fans are loving him as well. There’s a real feel-good factor around Man United which hasn’t been there for a long time.”

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Morris was then asked if he’d prefer PSG manager Enrique to Carrick should he become available during the summer.

The former Chelsea coach responded: “I’d still go with Carrick, because I honestly don’t think Luis Enrique would come to Man United.”

Ex-Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott was in agreement, stating: “I don’t know if Enrique goes there now because I don’t think he sees them as genuine contenders.

“I think Carrick should get the job because I don’t know if Enrique helps them to become contenders. I think Carrick definitely does that. I think he has a stronger connection to the club, the fans, everything to help them get to that stage.”