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Wayne Rooney "excited" to work with Jose Mourinho at Manchester United

Captain Wayne Rooney admits that he is "excited" to start working with new Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has suggested that he expects the club to earn success under new manager Jose Mourinho.

Mourinho has replaced Louis van Gaal in the dugout at Old Trafford and after his achievements at Chelsea, Inter Milan and Real Madrid, Rooney admits that he cannot wait to work with the Portuguese.

The 30-year-old told Inside United: "I'm really excited to be working with Jose this season as he's one of the best managers in the world, and it's an exciting time for Manchester United.

"I've always respected him both as a man and a manager, he's a nice guy and one of the most successful managers of all time.

"I've played against many Mourinho sides over the years and I can't remember any easy games, so I think that says it all. His teams are always hard to beat, tactically disciplined and, most importantly, successful."

Mourinho has previously stated that he will use Rooney in an attacking role, rather than the midfield position that he was given by Van Gaal and former England boss Roy Hodgson.

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