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Manchester United have reportedly shifted stance on former England boss Gareth Soutgtate even as scrutiny on Ruben Amorim intensifies.

Amorim’s job hanging in the balance

Amorim is facing a tough battle to remain United’s head coach, with growing calls for his dismissal amidst the club’s woeful start to the season.

United currently sit in 14th place in the table, having lost half of their opening six games. The latest defeat, a 3-1 thrashing at the hands of Brentford, sparked fresh questions over Amorim and whether he is the right man for the job.

Since his appointment as Erik ten Hag’s replacement, Amorim has mustered an alarming 34 points in the 33 Premier League games he has taken charge of. He boasts a measly 27.2% win rate

He has yet to muster back-to-back top-flight victories.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the leadership group are thought to still have faith in Amorim but their resolve will surely be tested if results and performances don’t improve.

Already, there are rumours that succession plans have kick-started, with the likes of Southgate, Oliver Glasner, Andoni Iraola and Michael Carrick (on an interim basis) all under consideration.

A report covered by The Peoples...