'Not even the Pope' could convince Amorim to change approach at Man United

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is doing things his way (PA)

Under-fire Ruben Amorim suggested even the Pope could not make him change his approach having been reassured by Sir Jim Ratcliffe that he does not need to fear white smoke from Manchester United.

Pressure is mounting on the Portuguese after the club’s worst top-flight campaign in 51 years and Europa League final loss to Tottenham was compounded by a sluggish start to the new season.