Kobbie Mainoo has earned growing trust as a symbol of academy success, stepping confidently into what many see as his most important role yet and proving the value of youth development at the highest level.

Michael Carrick is really enjoying life as Manchester Uniteds temporary head coach.

Since Carrick took over from Ruben Amorim month United have done well getting 13 points from five matches to move up to fourth in the Premier League.

They even beat rivals Manchester City and Arsenal which helped Carrick get named Premier League manager of the month.

Carrick has been giving players a chance, like 20-year-old Kobbie Mainoo. Mainoo has become a player after not starting many league matches under Amorim.

In an interview with Mark Chapman, Carrick talked about Mainoo being a " talent" and keeping the clubs tradition of having academy players in every matchday squad.

* He also discussed his future with his contract lasting until the end of the season.

Mark Chapman: I last saw you on Match of the Day. Were those experiences bad that you had to take this job?

Michael Carrick: I actually enjoyed it. I got to see football from a perspective.. This job was too good to pass up.

Mark: What happened when you first got the call?

Michael Carrick: I was driving to Newcastle when I got the message. I was calm. It just felt right. I've been at United for a time so I was hoping this opportunity would come.

Mark: Did you. Who did you call first?

Michael Carrick: I was happy. I didn't go crazy. I just called my wife. Told her what happened.

Mark: What did you do to prepare for the job?

Michael Carrick: I assessed what needed to be done. Put a team together. I was happy with how it all came

Mark: Did you think the players had been underachieving?

Michael Carrick: I focused on what was in front of us. I knew we had a group and it was about helping them improve.

Mark: Did it help that you played Manchester City and Arsenal first?

Michael Carrick: You could say it helped. The atmosphere was special. It was a great feeling to share with everyone.

* Carrick also talked about his staff, including Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate and Jonny Evans.

Mark: How do you work with your staff?

Michael Carrick: We have a group and it feels like we've been together a long time. We all have opinions but we work together.

Mark: What does the academy mean to you?

Michael Carrick: It means a lot. I've always been passionate about giving players a chance. It's a part of this clubs tradition.

Mark: A United academy player has always been in the first-team squad since the 1930s. Is that a sense of pride?

Michael Carrick: It's huge. We want to keep that tradition going.

Mark: Is the academy in health?

Michael Carrick: I think it's, in great hands. Its always producing players.

Mark: So following on from our conversation about the academy theres been a lot of talk about Kobbie Mainoo this season.... How he wasn't playing and now hes playing all the time under you. What did you think when you first started working with him? How was he mentally. How did you help him get to where he is now?

Michael: I've known Kobbie for a time. I started working with him when he was 13 or 14. I was just starting to get my coaching badges. We did a small things together back then. Then when I was here before he would sometimes join in.

So I think knowing him and having experience with him and seeing him play at such a level on big occasions... I said before that coaches need to be able to handle being and dealing with it. What Kobbie has done at such an age is really amazing.

We forget how young he still is. I was a fan of watching him play and knowing what he could do. So it wasn't a decision to play him.. To be honest it's not easy when you haven't played in a while to get back into the swing of things.

There are things he can get better at things he can improve on. We haven't really started working on any of that because we're just letting him play and find his rhythm. I've been careful not to give him much to think about. Just a few small pointers here and there.. I trust him. He's a footballer and hes got a lot of talent.

Mark: It sounds like you focus on the person side of things than... I don't mean this in a way... Rather than just using a plan.

Michael: I like being around people. I like sharing things. I'm not someone who thinks they have all the answers. I'm happy to talk things through. I think getting the best out of people. Whether that's in TV or sports or business... I think it's about treating people with respect. If you don't have a connection with your players and they don't trust you then all the technical and tactical stuff doesn't matter. You can't get the best out of them.

Mark: Do you yell at them?

Michael: I haven't no. There's a time and a place for emotions. That's the beauty of being a manager. You have to know when to push the buttons to get the right reaction.

Mark: When you saw Sir Alex Ferguson yell at players were you like, 'Wow'?

Michael: Yeah I'm not sure I could do that! I wouldn't try to! A couple of times I've seen it. It makes you want to move away.. Again you're talking about Sir Alex and he was a genius at getting the best out of people in different ways. Supporting them pushing them being tough on them sometimes.. It worked.

Mark: Who are the managers that you played for that you try to use in what you're doing?

Michael: There are a times when I've done something and then I remember something that happened years ago with different managers or coaches. Experience is a thing to learn from. Sir Alex had an impact on me. That's obvious because of everything we achieved here.. I think it's just about learning and knowing that I don't have all the answers and keeping searching for more experience.

Mark: A lot of the players from that era are now pundits. Like when I was playing, a lot of the successful Liverpool team were pundits. Do you have to deal with it and ignore it?. Is that easier for you than it is for your younger players?

Michael: It doesn't bother me all. I'm not going to get upset with anyone over that. I think it's about respect. I'll. Take that. I think for players it's something we need to help them with and look after them. It's a world now than when I was coming through.

Mark: If I were to ask you if you want the job term... I know you'll have an answer but I think you're probably just 'what will be will be' are you?

Michael: It's not an answer. For me it's the best job in the world. I'm really enjoying it. I love what I'm doing. I feel lucky to be in this position.. It's not about whether I want it or not. Its about doing the job and being successful.

I said it when I came in. There's a side to it... Understanding the role and coming through the club and loving the club.. Actually I'm here to do a job now and make a good team.

I don't decide how thats going to be but I love being here and while I'm here I'll give everything I can.. I always plan for the long-term future of the club.

Mark: And you're very happy aren't you?

Michael: Yeah. Have I smiled enough for you?!

Mark: Yeah.

Michael: I'm loving what I'm doing. The staff are great the players have been amazing. It's a good place to come to every day. To drive in and look forward to being here.. Then obviously, around the city and globally the reaction and the support that you get. It's hard to describe. It's incredible. So, yeah, I'm happy to be

Mark:. If people keep asking you that then you might yell at them?

Michael: Possibly!