Darren Fletcher revealed he got former coach Alex Ferguson’s blessing before taking Manchester United’s role. Fletcher has been appointed as the club’s interim coach after Ruben Amorim was sacked by the management.

The former midfielder made his United debut in 2003 under Ferguson and went on to win five Premier League titles with the Scot.

“I don’t like to make any major decisions or things without speaking to Sir Alex,” Fletcher said.

“I’ve got a really good relationship with Sir Alex so he’s probably the first person on the phone actually so I wanted to speak to him first. And ultimately to get his blessing, to be perfectly honest with you.

“I think he deserves that respect. I wanted to run it by him and see what he thought and he was supportive of it.”

Fletcher will take charge of his first game against Burnley on Wednesday.

The former midfielder indicated that he may get rid of three defenders at the back.

“We don’t know yet, I can’t disclose that,” Fletcher said.

“I think when you talk about the under-18s, that’s a style and a system that the club thinks is best for developing players.

“Of course, you try and win every football game, but fundamentally we’re trying to develop players and that formation definitely suits that. So that’s a club formation that we use and it’s a formation that I’ve been used to playing for a long time as well.”

Manchester United will next take on Burnley on Wednesday at Turf Moor.