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Michael Carrick says that life with Jose Mourinho has been enjoyable after sampling the first week of training with the United new boss.

Carrick, who has had experienced pre season under Sir Alex Ferguson, David Moyes and Louis van Gaal, admits it hasn't been as tough as expected yet under the Portuguese manager.

Reflecting on Mourinho's early impact, Carrick told MUTV: “It’s been very good. 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.”

Carrick signed a new one-year Old Trafford deal at the end of the season, sanctioned by Mourinho.

“I’m delighted to be here. I’ve been here quite some time now and I just love the place,” added the 34-year-old.

“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.”

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