Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer handed Michael Carrick a new role for their FA Cup defeat of West Ham.

Solskjaer rotates his staff to take turns in the technical area during games and offer advice and instructions to his players.

But it was Carrick who was on touchline duty throughout against the Hammers, occasionally being joined from the dugout by Solskjaer.

The Manchester Evening News reports the ex-England star had a calm persona throughout and was rarely animated.

He had a constant presence as the man giving instructions, telling his midfielders to speed up play and ensuring Solskjaer rarely had to leave his seat.