Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney says the players have loved training under new manager Jose Mourinho.

Rooney, speaking with Manchester radio station Key 103, admits the squad has taken very quickly to Mourinho.

“He's come in, he's been great with the players. The training has been hard but enjoyable. We're ready, we're working hard. We know it's a big season for us. He's made, in my opinion, some great signings who have gelled in really well with the squad so it's exciting times. It's always great to get a new manager but when you get someone in the stature of Jose Mourinho he's great to work under and he's brought a winning mentality back to the club.

“Manchester United as a football club, we have to win and we have to deliver for him. There's pressure on the players but we're ready and I think this season we'll give a real challenge on all fronts.

“He's the manager but he has a good balance of being the manager but also being a friend to the players so you can see why he's been successful everywhere he goes."