Jose Mourinho tells Paul Pogba he'll never captain Manchester United again

Jose Mourinho has told Paul Pogba he will not captain Manchester United again as the relationship between the pair becomes increasingly strained, sources have told ESPN FC.

The move is designed to underline Mourinho's authority at Old Trafford after a series of episodes involving the midfielder that have angered the United boss.

The news was delivered to Pogba and the rest of the players at United's Carrington training ground on Tuesday, three days after the Frenchman appeared to blame the Portuguese coach for a lack of attacking footballfollowing the 1-1 draw with Wolves on Saturday -- a result which left United eight points behind leaders Liverpool after just six games.