The Manchester United manager has hailed the England and United captain as 'England's best player for over a decade.'
Wayne Rooney no doubt is an England legend. The 30 year old is England's all time highest goal scorer with 52 goals, breaking Sir Bobby Charlton's record of 49 goals last year.
Rooney is also chasing down another Sir Bobby Charlton's record at club level as the all time highest goal scorer for United.
He is only four goals shy of Sir Bobby's 249 goals. Rooney currently on 245 goals is will be expected to beat the record next season.
Rooney's testimonial match will be between Manchester United and Everton and has been scheduled for Wednesday 3 August 2016, kick-off 20:00 BST.
Paying tribute to Rooney, Mourinho said:
"Wayne is and has been England’s best player for over a decade and this game will be a fitting tribute to everything he has achieved.
"I’m looking forward to what will be a very special night for us both. I’m sure the fans will make this a memorable occasion and help Wayne to raise a lot of money to help support vulnerable children."
The match will be José Mourinho's first at Old Trafford as United manager.
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