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Wayne Rooney blasts 'crazy' sacking of his former boss Jose Mourinho and admits it is 'strange timing' just six days before Tottenham's Carabao Cup final showdown with Manchester City

Wayne Rooney has described Tottenham's decision to sack Jose Mourinho less than a week before the Carabao Cup final as 'crazy'.

Mourinho was sacked on Monday, with Tottenham, who have placed Ryan Mason in temporary charge, preparing for Sunday's final against Manchester City.

Rooney, who played under Mourinho at Manchester United, described the Portuguese as one of the best managers in football history and expressed confidence that he will 'bounce back'.

Wayne Rooney says that it's 'crazy' that Tottenham have sacked manager Jose Mourinho
Rooney played under Mourinho at Manchester United and is confident he will bounce back

Rooney played under Mourinho at Manchester United and is confident he will bounce back

As reported by BBC Sport, Rooney said: 'Crazy doing it before a cup final.