Michael Carrick has delivered clear messaging to his Manchester United players over the past fortnight which has allowed them to get momentous victories over Manchester City and Arsenal.
Carrick has enjoyed the perfect start to his time in charge of United.
After spurning a succession of opportunities over the course of the season to climb into the top four, United have now managed it from the unlikeliest fixture programmes.
According to goalkeeper Senne Lammens, there is no magic technique to what Carrick has implemented.
He just has just been clear in explaining what he wants.
"I've got to be honest, there's not many special things he did," said Lammens. "It's just sticking to the basics.
"We have players with the quality that can make a difference, but you just have to do the basics right; to make sure technically we're standing right, defending well together and just [playing] as a team.
"He made it really clear what he wants from us and what he expects from us. Against Arsenal, on the pitch sometimes it didn't really come out, but if you fight as a team and keep believing in it, then you can still get the win."
