'When my chance comes, I'll be ready'

But faithful Fletcher claims he is well up to the task if he's asked to take the reins

- 

DARREN FLETCHER refused to be drawn into whether he is the obvious choice to manage Manchester United on an interim basis for the remainder of the season.

Fletcher has assumed caretaker duties following Ruben Amorim’s sacking and oversaw the disappointing draw with Burnley on Wednesday night.

Fletcher spoke to the media on Friday afternoon ahead of facing Brighton in the FA Cup third round today, which could be his final game in charge before an interim appointment is made.

United have held discussions with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick this week over the vacancy. The Norwegian was sacked by Besiktas in August, and Carrick was axed by Middlesbrough in June.

Fletcher was asked whether he was surprised that he wasn't the obvious job to manage for the remainder of the season.

“No, I was surprised I got offered the two games because I really wasn't expecting it,” he said. “I don’t think like that.

“I think about the job I've got in hand, I really do, and so it wasn't something that was on my radar at all, but when I do get asked to do it, I know that I can do it.

“I know that I'm comfortable doing it. I know the environment, I believe in myself. I feel like I've learned a lot in the five years that I've been here. I've had great experiences as a player.