Jose Mourinho: Manchester United legend Roy Keane brands Portuguese boss 'really irritating'

The Republic of Ireland assistant manager admitted the former Chelsea manager's winning mentality will help his old club

Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane (Getty Images)

Roy Keane has branded new Manchester United manager José Mourinho “really irritating” after the Portuguese was named as Louis van Gaal's successor last week.

The Republic of Ireland assistant manager admitted Mourinho’s winning mentality will help his former club as he prepares for the European Championship in France this summer.

Ed Woodward, the United executive vice-chairman, hailed the former Porto, Internazionale, Real Madrid and two-time Chelsea manager as “quite simply the best in the game today” but former midfielder Keane has his reservations.

“He is not my cup of tea,” Keane told ITV Sport. “I found him really irritating when I coached against him, but that is just a personal thing. Working at Manchester United is all about winning and his CV will tell you he is a winner.

“He was always going to be a good option when United didn't qualify for the Champions League. He was available, a fantastic CV and it seems like a good fit, but maybe he is not for me.”

Meanwhile, teenage sensation Marcus Rashford and full-back Cameron Borthwick-Jackson are set to sign new, improved long-term contracts.

The dynamic pair rose to prominence under recently-ousted manager Louis van Gaal with Rashford continuing his remarkable progression by scoring after just two minutes on his England debut in a 2-1 victory against Australia on Friday night.

The 18-year-old United striker became England’s youngest debutant goal-scorer in the process, breaking Tommy Lawton’s 78-year record at the Stadium of Light. Rashford has now scored nine goals in 19 appearances for club and country despite still studying towards his A-Levels at Ashton-on-Mersey School in Sale.