Ruben Amorim says Jose Mourinho was quick to send him a message after he took the Manchester United job, and he agreed with the former manager’s sentiments. Amorim was appointed earlier this month but will finally take charge of the team for the first time on Sunday at Ipswich Town in the Premier League.

When he was first appointed manager of Chelsea, Jose Mourinho strode into his unveiling press conference and held the Premier League in his hand. It was spellbinding. It remains the most charismatic briefing I have ever attended.

This midfield star made his England debut in September, and having been let go by Manchester United in 2020, could yet make a shock return under Ruben Amorim