"Darren Fletcher has an opportunity to make a unique piece of Premier League history when he takes charge of Manchester United on Wednesday. United have turned to their under-18 manager Fletcher to temporarily replace Ruben Amorim, who was sacked. Fletcher's short-term appointment means that he will be in charge of not one but two of his sons, Jack Fletcher and Tyler Fletcher, who are part of United's first-team squad amid a sea of injuries and AFCON exits."
"Jack and Tyler, who are 18-year-old twins, were both on the bench for the draw away at Leeds, Amorim's final game in charge of the club, and are now faced with the novelty of being available for selection under their father. They would be the first brothers to both play under their father's management, if they each make an appearance against Burnley."
"Jack Fletcher, a midfielder, made his United debut against Aston Villa as a substitute on Dec. 21. He then also came off the bench on Boxing Day against Newcastle, then against Wolves too. Tyler, however, is yet to make a first-team debut. He is also a midfielder. United started their previous match with Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte in central midfield. Amorim brought on only one substitute, forward Joshua Zirkzee, in his last game."
Darren Fletcher has been appointed interim Manchester United manager following the sacking of Ruben Amorim. Fletcher currently manages the club's under-18s and will temporarily lead the first team. His appointment creates the possibility of managing two of his sons, 18-year-old twins Jack and Tyler Fletcher, who are in the first-team squad. Jack has made several substitute appearances, debuting against Aston Villa on Dec. 21 and featuring again on Boxing Day and later versus Wolves. Tyler is yet to make his first-team debut. Injuries and AFCON call-ups have increased the twins' availability for selection for the upcoming Burnley match.
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