Manchester United Captain Rooney 'Happy' with Mourinho Appointment

Man Utd striker will return to his club after Euro 2016 ready to impress a new boss after Louis van Gaal's dismissal.

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney.

Wayne Rooney has branded new Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho as 'one of the best managers in the world'.

Mourinho was announced as Louis van Gaal's successor at the end of a season that saw United lift the FA Cup but miss out on a place in the Champions League.

Rooney will meet up with the Portuguese coach after Euro 2016.

And the 30-year-old is confident the former Chelsea manager - who tried to sign Rooney for Chelsea in 2013 - is the man to help United challenge for the Premier League title.

He told Diario de Noticias : "Jose Mourinho knows the Premier League and it will be important for our team.

"I'm happy to have the chance to work with him because he's one of the best managers in the world. I think he wants the same as the players, the best for Manchester United, and that is winning titles."

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