Manchester United players and Jose Mourinho in positive mood ahead of UEFA Europa League return against Saint-Etienne

Daily Mail | February 21, 2017

Manchester United were in high spirits as they trained at their Carrington HQ before flying out to France for the return leg of their UEFA Europa League last-32 tie with Saint-Etienne.

Jose Mourinho's team take a three-goal advantage to the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard following a commanding performance at Old Trafford last week, which came amid an upturn in their fortunes.

It's a busy time for United, who also advanced to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup with a win at Blackburn Rovers on Sunday.

A smiling Zlatan Ibrahimovic speaks to Eric Bailly as Manchester United trained on Tuesday

Wayne Rooney trained at Carrington but remains doubtful for the Saint-Etienne match

Paul Pogba gets all acrobatic during United's training session ahead of their trip to France

Manager Jose Mourinho was in jovial mood, hugging team masseur Rod Thornleyu00a0 — Manager Jose Mourinho was in jovial mood, hugging team masseur Rod Thornley

Paul Pogba was well wrapped up during Tuesday morning's training session at Carrington

They have the chance to claim their first silverware of the Mourinho reign on Sunday when they take on Southampton in the EFL Cup final at Wembley.