'One of the best managers in the world' - Rooney excited by Mourinho appointment

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney believes the club has hired one of the game's greatest managers in Jose Mourinho.

Former Chelsea manager Mourinho was confirmed as Louis van Gaal's replacement last week, and will be tasked with returning United to the top of English football after three years of toil under David Moyes and the Dutchman.

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