Saturday 16 July 2016 12:13, UK
Michael Carrick says Manchester United's players have had an "enjoyable" first week of pre-season training under new manager Jose Mourinho.
Carrick returned to the club's Aon Training Complex on July 6, along with the rest of the players who were not involved in Euro 2016, to get their first taste of life under Mourinho.
"It's been very good," Carrick told MUTV. "We came in last Wednesday and have done over a week with him now and it's been enjoyable. The sessions are very good, it hasn't broken us yet and hasn't been as hard as you might think!
"There's been a lot of football and fun at the right times, and I think everyone's enjoying it. When you get a new manager, pre-season is always a little bit different because it's a new personality and new ways. But you approach the season as any other and you've got to prepare yourself to be ready for the battle.
"That's what the first few weeks of pre-season are for, to get that base of fitness and mentally prepare yourself for the year ahead."
Mourinho took to Instagram on Thursday to express his delight at how his first week working with his new players has gone.
"After 10 training sessions I can say 'I love to work with these guys'," the Portuguese boss said.
Carrick signed a new one-year deal earlier this summer to extend his stay at Old Trafford to an 11th season and he is optimistic that, under Mourinho, it can be one to remember.
Carrick added: "I'm delighted to be here. I've been here quite some time now and I just love the place.
"It's such a great place to come and work every day. I've still got that drive and desire to be successful and give everything I can, so hopefully this year will be a good one."
