David de Gea insists Manchester United are 'improving' since Michael Carrick took over as caretaker manager.
United are unbeaten in the two matches Carrick has overseen since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked by the club last weekend, following up their midweek victory over Villarreal with a draw away at Chelsea on Sunday evening.
Ralf Rangnick is poised to take over the club on an interim basis until the end of the season and he has some solid foundations to build upon after United's recent improvement in form.
Carrick's side showed great character to steal a point away at Stamford Bridge and although De Gea wanted more from the match he admits there is clear improvement to show.
"We already improved against Villareal, we won, qualified and now we played a very good team away from home," he told Sky Sports. "The effort of the team was very good. They had the best chances. For me it is not enough, a draw. We are in a tough moment. I am proud of the effort of the team.
"On the pitch, in the goal, I was feeling danger for nearly the whole game. We defended well, they missed big chances and the one they give us a chance we score. It is not enough to draw but at the moment it is a big point.
"The last games before we were conceding three or four goals. We are improving. This is just two games. At least now we are defending well. We are fighting for every ball. We are a team."
