Former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has admitted his admiration for Lille attacker Nicolas Pepe.

Mourinho took in Lille's clash with Montpellier as a guest of sports director Luis Campos.

The match finished 0-0 and Mourinho admits he's been impressed by Lille's progress this season.

He said, "Lille, we can say that it is the team feeling of the championship. There were a lot of problems last season and now they are in second position to look to play the Champions League.

"It's incredible. There are very good young players. Nicolas Pepe is strong."