Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho addressed his players on Monday after 48 hours of public rants.

The Sun says in an emotional address, he impressed on his bruised players the responsibility they have to their worldwide fanbase.

Mourinho recognises the importance of his role as manager of a club the size of United and passed that message on to his team.

He made it clear they must respect the shirt, the club and its history — as well as the manager — during a passionate speech to his squad.

The Special One told them to accept their responsibilities and appreciate their position as United players while away on international duty.

United's boss, desperate to end the season with a trophy, faces an FA Cup semi-final with Tottenham next month.