Everton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin has revealed what Jose Mourinho told him during his first pre-season as Manchester United boss.

Schneiderlin says he regrets leaving United at the time.

The Everton midfielder told Sky Sports: “I had a week before the season started so I didn't have a proper pre-season.

“Mourinho said to me he likes me as a footballer but he knows some players in my position more because he had a pre-season with them.

“I was a bit too impatient when I wanted to leave. Maybe I should have said to myself, keep working and it will come.

“For example, Ander Herrera, under [Louis] van Gaal he doesn't play for four months, but he kept passionate and he played under Mourinho.

“Then he gets his move to Paris-Saint Germain so sometimes in football you need to keep passion."