JOSE MOURINHO KEEN TO KEEP FAITH WITH YOUTH IN HIS OLD TRAFFORD REVOLUTION

JOSE MOURINHO has reportedly been singing Marcus Rashford’s praises — and wants him to play a key part in his Manchester United team.

The Special One is expected to replace Louis van Gaal as Old Trafford boss in the summer.

United sceptics have pointed to Mourinho’s stifling of young talent as a reason not to sign the Portuguese.

During his tenure as Chelsea manager he was happy for the academy’s brightest starlets to ply their trade elsewhere rather than risk them in his first team.

Jose Mourinho is widely expected to take over as Manchester United boss next season Action Images

The Red Devils take pride in their youth system and LVG has brought forward Rashford, as well as promising youngsters Jesse Lingard, Cameron Borthwick-Jackson and Timothy Fosu-Mensah.

But according to ESPN, one of Mourinho’s first moves as gaffer will be to place his faith in 18-year-old sensation Rashford — despite lining up a sensational move for Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

The rookie striker has scored an incredible seven goals since making his debut in February against FC Midtjylland — where he netted a stunning brace.

Rashford celebrates scoring on his Manchester United debut against FC Midtjylland