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Wayne Rooney was impressed with Manchester United in their 3-1 win over Aston Villa (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Wayne Rooney insists Manchester United need look no further than Michael Carrick and believes his former teammate has to become the club\u2019s next permanent boss.<\/p>\n

The Red Devils enhanced their Champions League qualifying credentials with a a 3-1 win over fellow top four aspirants Aston Villa on Sunday. <\/p>\n

A trio of second half goals from Casemiro, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko helped Carrick continue his flawless home record, despite the brief scare provided by Ross Barkley\u2019s equaliser. <\/p>\n

Carrick\u2019s interim tenure has had echoes of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer\u2019s period at the helm. The Norwegian initially took over on a temporary basis and injected a sense of fun and freedom back into a team that would eventually finish as runners-up to Manchester City in his first full season in charge as permanent boss. <\/p>\n

Solkjaer was eventually sacked after falling short the following season, but Rooney fears the fate of one of his former teammate\u2019s should not have a bearing on the future of another of his ex-colleagues. <\/p>\n

He said: \u2018100% he should [get the job]. I have said this. I knew this was going to happen with Michael Carrick.<\/p>\n

\u2018I know him very well. I know his character, his personality. It needed a calm head, but someone who knows the place and the players needed some love, and he has given them that.<\/p>\n

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\u2018We have seen the players play with more quality, more together as a team, and they look like a very strong team. For me, why would you change?<\/p>\n

\u2018He has got the best winning percentage of any Manchester United manager after that many games. For me, he has to get the job.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018I was pretty happy with a lot of things,\u2019 said Carrick, meanwhile, himself, after a win that cemented United\u2019s position in third place. <\/p>\n

\u2018We looked a good team. Credit to them, they had a couple of spells in the game but for the most part we were dangerous. It was a big game coming off the defeat. The boys reacted incredibly well.<\/p>\n

\u201cTwo good teams. It\u2019s not always going to be all guns blazing, edge-of-your-seat stuff. We were in a good place at half-time and wanted a little bit more. We knew we were capable of it and the boys were fantastic to finish it off.<\/p>\n

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Bruno Fernandes registered two more assists for Man Utd against Aston Villa (Picture: AFP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018We can enjoy winning. It\u2019s a good feeling and something we want to keep getting used to. We are keeping a lid on it and understanding where we are and what it takes to win games like today. <\/p>\n

\u2018We are in a good position at the moment but still a lot to play for.\u2019<\/p>\n

It was another reputation enhancing afternoon for skipper Bruno Fernandes who registered two second half assists and in the process broke David Beckham\u2019s club record for a single campaign.<\/p>\n

\u2018We\u2019re delighted to have him. He\u2019s proven over a period of time how impactful he is in the big moments,\u2019 Carrick added. <\/p>\n

\u2018He\u2019s there all the time, he puts himself forward in training and games. You can always count on him to be there. It\u2019s a really good trait to have. He\u2019s been through ups and downs here but it\u2019s never knocked him. He was there today to make the difference.\u2019<\/p>\n

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