Mourinho hails super United - but can't help a cheeky swipe at Rooney

Jose Mourinho expects to be facing the world's top team when Inter Milan tackle Manchester United in the Champions League but he could not resist a typical swipe about Wayne Rooney's availability.

‘I wanted United because I want to face the best,' he added.

‘They are European champions and will probably become world champions.

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