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Michael Carrick could handle the heat that comes with being Celtic manager.

That's the viewpoint of former Rangers assistant Gary McAllister, who compared the Manchester United interim's situation to that of Steven Gerrard back in 2018.

Carrick has won four games out of four since he was installed as United's boss until the end of the season following Ruben Amorim's sacking at the turn of the year. This run included matches against Man City and Arsenal.

It's believed he is in contention for the post on a full-time basis at Old Trafford, where...