Former Manchester Unitedstriker Dion Dublinhas warned his old club that it would be a mistake to replace Michael Carrick at the end of the season. Carrick has made an impressive start to his second stint in the Old Trafford hot seat.

Stepping in as Ruben Amorim's interim successor until the season's close, the ex-midfielder has returned to the dugout and already steered United into a favourable position in the battle for Champions League qualification. The Reds have remained undefeated under Carrick, securing five wins from their six matches, including notable triumphs over Manchester City, Arsenal, and Tottenham.

Currently occupying fourth place, they are merely three points adrift of third-placed Aston Villa. Despite widespread knowledge that United's board plan to appoint a new permanent manager in the summer, there is increasing demand for Carrick to be awarded the role full-time.

Dublin, speaking to OLBG, has suggested that making Carrick the permanent manager might not be such a poor decision after all. He said: "I think you have to leave it as it is because if it's working, then don't mess with it. You know, don't tinker with it.

"The players seem to be on board with Michael. They seem to be enjoying themselves, which is most importantly, they seem to be enjoying their football again. He's getting good results.

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"The energy levels from the players and body language is very different. The dressing room seems to believe that what they're doing is the right thing. I suppose the question is, can he keep it going? Well, what manager can do that? What manager can consistently win and win and win? I just think you leave it as it is."

"United at this present time and it hasn't been for years, is stable. It's stable, it's strong. And when you watch Man United now, and I've been in the stands a few times at some of Michael's matches, it's like watching Man United, which is very odd. It hasn't been like that for a long time."

The ex-Aston Villa striker Dublin admitted that United will undoubtedly consider big-name contenders like Zinedine Zidane, yet he remains convinced Carrick has demonstrated he possesses the credentials to succeed at the Theatre of Dreams.

"But the biggest and the best allegedly have had a go," Dublin continued. "Have had a go before, Michael, and it just hasn't worked, you know.

"The best up and coming, the best coaches, the best football, the best results in Portugal, the best results in Germany, whatever it may be, they're all getting the best results, but who's done what Michael's done?

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"Whilst you've got a vehicle moving forward smoothly with great results, leave it alone. Leave it alone. Let it carry on moving forward. How far could it go? It's down to the players and Michael."

Dublin's comments regarding Zidane follow reports earlier this month suggesting that he has verbally agreed to take over as the next head coach of the France national team.

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