Sir Alex Ferguson says Jose Mourinho is capable of replacing him at Old Trafford

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says Jose Mourinho is capable of replacing him in the Old Trafford hotseat.

Mourinho himself has made no secret of his desire to return to England - speculation as to where has raged ever since he left Chelsea in 2007 - and he told the programme he would like to win the Champions League with an English club. With his Madrid side still in this year's competition and having won it already at Porto and Inter, Mourinho said: "In my whole career everything was perfect, the only thing I didn't do, and I hope I can do it one day, is to win a Champions League with an English club." According to the man many view as a 'mini Mourinho', though, a greater motivation burns for his old mentor. Until he joined Tottenham in the summer, Andre Villas-Boas' career had mirrored Mourinho's, taking in Porto and Chelsea, although he lasted significantly less time at Stamford Bridge. But he knows Mourinho well having scouted for him at Chelsea and Inter, and believes the chance to manage his country will one day tempt his old boss. "Here was a person coming out of a completely different education. He changed the way people trained. Changed the way people spoke about the game, he said. "I have to say at this moment, if I am sitting here it is because Jose changed the legacy of Portuguese football. "I think he will be extremely driven to win the World Cup for his country. And when that happens, when statistically he's the best manager that has ever been then I think he will finally leave the game."