Kobbie Mainoo is confident that Manchester United are “one win away” from changing the direction of their season and insists the players remain fully behind Michael Carrick.

United have endured a difficult campaign so far but Mainoo says the focus has to remain on the games ahead rather than their recent results.

“Of course, it’s been a tough season. We’ve not had the results we’ve wanted,” Mainoo said.

“But we need to look forward now. There’s big, big games ahead and I feel like we’re one win away from changing that.”

Mainoo, who came through United’s academy, also urged some perspective.

“I’ve been at this club for a long time and I know there’s always going to be ups and downs,” he said.

“It’s never going to be plain sailing and smooth to the top so you expect bumps and the best thing about it is you’re able to bounce back from them.”

Mainoo also says the squad need to repay the support Carrick has shown the players.

“Yeah of course, I feel like our way to repay that is to also be behind the manager on the pitch and off it and fight for us and fight for us as a team,” he continued.

“I’m very grateful to the boss for putting the trust in me as soon as he came in and putting that belief in me.

“And giving me all the advice that he has, knowing that he’s been a player for this club and knows the history of this club and what it takes to win.

“I take those words to heart and try to apply them every day in training and in games.”