Words speak louder than actions: Wayne Rooney praises Jose Mourinho after testimonial
The United and England captain was talking after he marked his testimonial with a goalless draw against Everton, his team’s final preparation before Sunday’s Community Shield meeting with champions Leicester City at Wembley
Wayne Rooney has described Jose Mourinho’s approach to life as Manchester United manager as low-key, but insists the new Old Trafford chief has a fierce will to win.
The United and England captain was talking after he marked his testimonial with a goalless draw against Everton, his team’s final preparation before Sunday’s Community Shield meeting with champions Leicester City.
It was also the first Old Trafford game in which Mourinho, United’s fourth manager in five turbulent seasons, has taken charge of the club.
Two of his predecessors, Sir Alex Ferguson and David Moyes, were in the stand to show their appreciation for Rooney’s 12 years at the club and the striker insisted that Mourinho has yet to adopt the same confrontational style as Fergie.
“He’s not someone who is going to come in - at the moment he hasn’t anyway - and start throwing things,” said Rooney.