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Revealed: How Wayne Rooney called out Jose Mourinho for letting standards slip at Man United - only to see his manager follow suit to leave captain thinking: 'What's the point?'

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has opened up about an exchange he had with Jose Mourinho prior to the 2017 League Cup final, which left him questioning the standards at the club.

When Mourinho became United boss in the summer of 2016, Rooney was heading into his third season as captain, leading a team that was attempting to get back on its perch.

However, while he became United's all-time leading goalscorer under Mourinho's stewardship, Rooney only lasted one season under the Portuguese coach after being demoted to a supporting role, despite being the skipper.