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Marouane Fellaini received good luck message from Jose Mourinho

Marouane Fellaini of Manchester United (centre) celebrates as he scores
Image: Marouane Fellaini was sent a good luck SMS by new Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho

Marouane Fellaini says recently-appointed Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho sent him a good luck message ahead of Euro 2016.

Midfielder Marouane Fellaini is expected to start Belgium's opening game against Italy in Lyon on Monday.

And he told reporters on Saturday: "Mourinho contacted me by SMS to say welcome to United and to wish me a good Euros."

The 28-year-old also said he is looking forward to playing under the Portuguese boss.

Jose Mourinho
Image: Mourinho was appointed as United manager last month

He added: "As far as my future is concerned, I'm under contract with Manchester United. In addition, a great manager, Jose Mourinho, is arriving.

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"He likes to win titles and I would be honoured and proud to work with him. Now it's up to me to show he can trust me."  

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