Jose Mourinho press conference: Man Utd boss on Martial, Pogba and battling for trophies

Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho is happy with Anthony Martial The French winger struggled to convince the new Manchester United manager of his worth in Mourinho’s first season in charge.

But he has played his way back into Mourinho’s good books in the new campaign with four goals already - half of the total he claimed over the whole of last term. Mourinho said: “I see a great improvement in the person, in the mood, in the face, in the body language. “If you just want one word - ‘happiness.’ He’s a happy guy, he’s working extremely well.

Manchester United’s likely line-up to face Southampton away “He’s a happy guy, he’s working extremely well” Jose Mourinho “He starts matches, he tries to do well. He goes from the bench, even if it’s only for 10 minutes like in the last match at home, he tries to enjoy it and give something in his extra minutes. “I’m very pleased with his attitude overall. Then it’s just easier to play well.”

Mourinho also claimed he still has no idea when injured midfielder Paul Pogba will return to his line-up - other than the fact he is definitely out for the weekend visit to Southampton.

Anthony Martial is in red-hot form for Man Utd Mourinho said: “I have no idea. But again it is a great opportunity for other players to play and I trust them all.” The United manager is looking to continue his team’s unbeaten start to the season this weekend and an impressive opening to their campaigns in the league, League Cup and Champions League.

Mourinho said: "I don't think it's about a specific moment of winning a specific competition. “I think it is something more global, where the club financially looks really strong - better than ever according to the numbers.

“Where the football team is improving, not just in results but also in a certain style of play. "Where the connection between the players, the team, the fans looks stronger and stronger. "Where the Man United fans around the world has more reasons to smile than in the recent past, so I think it is about globality."