New Manchester United's manager Ruben Amorim is known for an ability to connect with players that many say his predecessor Erik ten Hag did not possess, but the 39-year-old thinks he can be stern when he needs to be.

"I can be ruthless when I have to be," said Ruben Amorim on Friday afternoon. Manchester United's new head coach was introduced to the press for the first time and made a convincing start to his media duties. Amorim usually has a smile on his face but warned he is not a soft touch.

New Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says that midfielder Mason Mount is “perfect” for his system. Amorim, 39, is renowned for the 3-4-3 system he deployed while manager of Sporting CP, where he won five trophies at the Portuguese club,