Roy Keane changes tune on Michael Carrick after impressive start to life as Manchester United bossMichael Carrick has made an impressive start as interim manager of Manchester United, and Roy Keane has softened his stance on the idea of the former midfielder being handed the job on a permanent basisView 4 Images (Image: (Photo by Michael Regan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images))Roy Keane has performed a U-turn on Michael Carrick, now backing the interim manager to be given the role permanently at Manchester United following an encouraging beginning to his tenure. ‌The initial indicators are promising, with strong displays and victories over Manchester City and Arsenal, suggesting there's plenty more potential to be unlocked. View 4 Images Michael Carrick has impressed with two wins in two at Manchester United (Image: (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images))‌Speaking on Stick To Football, he said: "I hope they give it [the permanent job] to him. That was questioned by Gary Neville, who replied: "You said the other day, Roy..." apparently preparing to mention that Keane had previously opposed that idea. ‌View 4 Images Roy Keane has been discussing Michael Carrick's chances of keeping the Manchester United manager job permanently (Image: (Photo by Michael Regan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images))"I think you can get a better manager than Carrick, absolutely.