Former Manchester United star Dwight Yorke has put his hand up to manage Sunderland.

The Black Cats are without a head coach after sacking Michael Beale within two months.

Beale had taken over from Tony Mowbray, who was fired back in December of this season.

Yorke has stated that he wants to become a top manager, telling Gambling Zone: “I would just like the opportunity to manage Sunderland.

“I've played for these clubs and it would be nice to go back to Sunderland or Birmingham.

“But it doesn't mean that I'd rule out managing another club in the EFL. I have to be open-minded to the challenge I'd have to take on."