Reading boss Jaap Stam admits they were outclassed by Manchester United in their FA Cup defeat.

Stam was only on the losing side as a player at Old Trafford on three occasions and he believes that Jose Mourinho is restoring the mentality United had under his boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

Dutchman Stam even suggested why Mourinho may be succeeding where his compatriot Louis van Gaal did not.

"They've got a certain mentality now," Stam said.

"If you start winning games the belief is getting bigger and bigger with individuals. He's the type of manager - and he's proven it in the past - he stands for his group, he gives them confidence. He knows how to play and what they need to do to get results. Eventually he gets them.

"When you look at Van Gaal, and I still think he's a great manager, he tried to play in a certain way as well and it's not much different than how they play now.

"But it's also for a manager what can you give yourself to the team, how can you make players better, give them a certain belief that they are willing to perform for you and perform together. That's one of his many qualities."