We have seen the best of Wayne Rooney.

He will be 31 next month and the Manchester United captain will not improve as a footballer. He has lost that explosive yard of pace and now relies more on his ability to pass rather than passing defenders effortlessly. The sands of time have caught up with him and while he remains a good player, it is unrealistic to believe it will be anything but a downward spiral now.

Could the same apply to Jose Mourinho?