Carrick was named Premier League Manager of the Month for January, despite only returning to Manchester United 13 days into the New Year after replacing Ruben Amorim.
He has had an unbeaten start to life with The Red Devils and is seeking to push the side back to the Champions League after climbing above the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool.
Why are Man Utd now successful?
Speaking to the club website, Carrick spoke on his success so far and revealed that the club are starting to turn around due to personal connections.
“That's the goal, I think - connecting with the players and everyone,” he began, when asked about the impression he’s made on the group.
“I think it’s important for us all to feel that we're really together, you know, whether that's the boys that are starting games, the boys that are coming on, the rest of the squad, staff, certainly the supporters.
“I think it’s what we've become used to for a long period of time in this football club, and this is what makes it special, so we’ve got to use that, because it's quite unique.
“You talk about the spirit and togetherness, at the West Ham game, Ben gets a lot of the headlines and rightly so because it was a massive moment, and he’s done great, but the other side of it is the spirit.
How can Man Utd build hope?
Carrick has led United to wins over Manchester City, Arsenal, and Fulham so far but drew against West Ham United thanks to a late Benjamin Sesko goal.
He suggests goals like this do not bring confidence and stated that belief comes from working as a tightly knit unit.
“Spirit doesn’t come from scoring late and the big highlights, spirit comes from tougher situations and finding your way through it and working together.
“The sacrifice that they give, ultimately lets us take something from the game, so there’s a lot goes into it but that connection, that spirit, that’s what we’ve got to use: for the good and for the tough situations as well.”