Darren Fletcher says he sought the blessing of his old Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson before taking interim charge at the Old Trafford club.

KOBBIE MAINOO could return from a calf injury in Darren Fletcher’s first match in caretaker charge of Manchester United. Mainoo has missed the past four games, having last started in the League Cup... Read more KOBBIE MAINOO could return from a calf injury in Darren Fletcher’s first match in caretaker charge of Manchester United. Mainoo has missed the past four games, having last started in the League Cup second round defeat to Grimsby Town in August. The 20-year-old has not started in the Premier League since United’s 2-0 defeat to... Show less

Darren says his former manager was the first person he called upon receiving the news.

The Government plans to lower the drink-drive limit in England and Wales as part of its road safety strategy

DARREN FLETCHER telephoned Sir Alex Ferguson to receive his "blessing" to take over at Manchester United. United have handed Fletcher the title of interim head coach ahead of the Premier League tri... Read more DARREN FLETCHER telephoned Sir Alex Ferguson to receive his "blessing" to take over at Manchester United. United have handed Fletcher the title of interim head coach ahead of the Premier League trip to Burnley on Wednesday night. Fletcher, who played in the United first team for 12 years, joined the club's academy as an 11-year-old.... Show less

The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...

Darren reveals he's had in-depth conversations with three Reds, in the run-up to our Turf Moor trip.

Learn how Betelgeuse's atmosphere has been altered by its companion star, which has left behind a trail of expanding gas. 

Erik ten Hag has been confirmed as the new technical director at FC Twente, over a year after he was sacked by Manchester United.

Manchester United icon Nicky Butt has threatened to return his season tickets if Ruben Amorim is replaced by ex-Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca.