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Manchester United must win the EFL Cup final to kick-start Jose Mourinho era, says legend Ryan Giggs

Manchester United great Ryan Giggs believes winning the EFL Cup is crucial for Jose Mourinho's developing side.

United step out at Wembley against Southampton on Sunday looking to avenge the FA Cup final defeat of 1976 and, far more importantly, win their first major trophy under the Portuguese.

Last season's FA Cup is the only major success United have tasted since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement, but things seem to be going in the right direction under Louis van Gaal's successor.

Ryan Giggs believes a win in the EFL Cup final will kick-start the Jose Mourinho era at United
Ryan Giggs believes a win in the EFL Cup final will kick-start the Jose Mourinho era at United
Mourinho's United side take on Southampton in the EFL Cup final at Wembley on Sunday
Mourinho's United side take on Southampton in the EFL Cup final at Wembley on Sunday

The Red Devils may have grander ambitions than the EFL Cup, but fans' favourite Giggs believes success on Sunday will be hugely influential.