Michael Carrick is not the type of guy to say "give me the job" but he went slightly further on Sunday than he has done before in highlighting his credentials to be named head coach of Manchester United on a full-time basis.
To recap, Carrick has won 10 matches out of 14 since being asked to take charge until the end of the season in January.
United have amassed more points than any other team in that time. They have beaten the other five 'Super League' clubs and also Aston Villa, who are set to qualify for the Champions League.
He simply could not have done any more.
"It's been a good run," he said. "We've beaten some very good teams and it's been challenging.
"I love doing what I'm doing. It's a great position for me to be in and it feels pretty natural, if I'm totally honest.
"I'm not being blase because it's a difficult role, but it feels like I've been here a long time. I can understand what it brings and to be sitting in this position is a good position to be in."
