Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho insists no player at Old Trafford is "untouchable".

Mourinho has used the term in the past, including for his 2005/06 Chelsea title-winning side, to describe a select group of players that cannot be dropped because of the level of their performances.

"That was 11 years ago - different Premiership, different situation.

"I think untouchable in our team has to be the spirit, the commitment, the pride, the respect to the fans. That has to be untouchable, but not players."

Mourinho insisted Wayne Rooney can still be a big influence at United, even if that meant he started from the substitutes' bench once again.

When asked whether Rooney would start against Fenerbahce Mourinho said: "I don't want to give you the team, honestly.