Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham: I love Jose Mourinho and so does the English public

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Sam Long24 May 2016

Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham is a huge fan of Jose Mourinho and believes the English public are too.

The Portuguese tactician has been out of work since leaving Chelsea last summer but is widely expected to be appointed Louis van Gaal's successor at Old Trafford later this week.

The 53-year-old is one of the game's most successful managers, having won the Champions League with two different clubs and lifted the Premier League title on three occasions.

However, Mourinho has proven to be a controversial figure throughout his career and has not always left his former clubs in amicable fashion.

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But Beckham is adamant the former Porto, Inter Milan and Real Madrid coach has struck a chord with football fans on these shores.

"Unfortunately this is how football is," the ex-England captain said of Van Gaal's dismissal.

"But there's no disputing Jose is one of the best managers in football.

"I love Jose. I think he's an incredible manager, a great person, and he's passionate about the game.

"The English public love him. The fans love seeing him on the sideline, they love his character," Beckham added.

Mourinho is set to become United's third manager since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013 and will be expected to reclaim the Red Devils' place amongst the elite.

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