Manchester United goalkeeper coach Emilio Alvarez has paid tribute to sacked manager Jose Mourinho.

The club announced on Tuesday morning that the Portuguese had been sacked after two and a half years at the club.

United's goalkeeper coach Alvarez was the first from the current crop of coaches and players to make reference to Mourinho's sacking.

He posted a picture of himself with Mourinho on his Instagram page along with the caption:

"Thank you Jose Mourinho, my best wishes and success."