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Former Manchester United player and coach Michael Carrick is a surprise name wanted by League One side Lincoln - as the Imps look to replace manager Michael Appleton

Michael Carrick is a shock contender for the vacant head coach's job at League One club Lincoln City.

The former Manchester United midfielder is looking for his first full-time managerial job and is emerging as a candidate for the role at Sincil Bank.

Carrick has coached extensively at Old Trafford — and was part of Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's backroom team.

Michael Carrick is a shock contender for the vacant head coach's job at League One Lincoln
The former Manchester United midfielder (pictured left) coached extensively at Old Trafford

He was United's caretaker boss for three games earlier this season after Solskjaer's sacking.

However, the former 34-cap England international left after Ralf Rangnick was appointed as the club's interim head coach.