GERRY COX: Jose Mourinho reconnects with the winning habit

It was not the Busby-inspired brilliance of Best and Charlton, nor a dramatic late victory in Fergie time, but Jose Mourinho’s side did what they needed to do in order to lift the Europa League trophy for the first time, qualify for the Champions League and, more importantly, give a much-needed morale boost to the devastated city of Manchester, writes Gerry Cox.

Goals from Paul Pogba and Henrik Mkhitaryan in each half were enough to see off an inexperienced Ajax side and seal United’s seat at Europe’s top table next season.

Football may have had to take a back seat after the shocking events at the Manchester Arena on Monday night, but United gave their supporters something to cheer in an emotional week.