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'When I arrived at Man Utd the U-23s were relegated!' - Mourinho fires back at critics of his use of Academy stars

Jose Mourinho has hit back at suggestions that he has not been one to promote academy stars throughout his managerial career, pointing to how he implemented changes to the youth side at Manchester United.

The Portuguese made his long-awaited return to the Premier League on Tuesday, signing a contract with Tottenham which is due to run until the end of the 2022-23 season.

The enigmatic tactician boasts one of the best CV's in management, with an array of major honours to his name including eight league titles and two European Cups.