Back in October, Lammens described Premier League set-pieces as “war”, but it is a fight he has been relishing.

Sesko has yet to start in Carrick’s six matches in charge, but has contributed two winners and a late equaliser from the bench in recent weeks.

The Portuguese manager alluded to frustration behind the scenes at Old Trafford ahead of Sunday’s draw at Leeds.

United have been linked with a variety of goalkeepers and are now understood to be in club-to-club talks with Antwerp.