Swansea City boss Brendan Rodgers has explained how he was elevated to first team coach at Chelsea under Jose Mourinho.
Rodgers remains close to the Real Madrid coach.
"Jose wanted someone to implement that European type of idea and I was one of few British coaches that had that influence and belief," Rodgers told the Independent on Sunday.
"He wouldn't have known me personally, it was more a recommendation but there were loads of applicants and he maybe wanted someone that mirrored him in terms of working at a big club as a young coach. Jose really believed in my qualities and abilities and gave me the opportunity. He put a lot of time into his preparation off the field and was a terrific influence on me."