Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho was full of praise for CSKA Moscow star Aleksandr Golovin after Russia's opening World Cup win last night.

Golovin has been linked with Manchester United and Arsenal in recent months and his display, albeit against a woeful Saudi Arabia side, will only attract more interest.

Mourinho was making his debut with Russian TV network RT and was clearly impressed with Golovin's performance.

He said: "I think Dzagoev was playing well but when he came off, the fact Golovin came to a more central position, it helped the team and they became better.

"Golovin is a playmaker. He gives the dynamic of the team. Cheryshev is more of a winger and helped stretch the game."