Derby manager Wayne Rooney, who was Manchester United captain during Jose Mourinho’s tenure at Old Trafford, claims Tottenham took a major risk letting him go just six days before the Carabao Cup Final against Manchester City.

Rooney also described Mourinho as a “fantastic” manager and one of the few that can properly prepare a team for a match against City.

The United legend said: “He is a fantastic manager.

“If there is one manager to set a team up to play against Manchester City in a cup final, it is Jose Mourinho. It is a massive risk.

“I am sure a lot of teams around the world would love to have him”