Manchester United coach Michael Carrick says they're trying to strike the necessary balance between attacking and defending.

The Geordie admits manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer likes the players to take greater responsibility for how they perform through games.

He told manutd.com: “I just think the team is developing and we keep trying to add certain things in some ways but it's down to the boys as well.

“It's down to the individuals. We fully believe in what the boys are capable of and the potential they still have and that encouragement, as Ole says a lot, is for them to express themselves.

“There is a balance, of course there is. You can't have the whole team in the box. There is a balance to be had. We want to attack with numbers, be exciting and play quick football. Thankfully, we've managed to do that."