Jose Mourinho gives Wayne Rooney thumbs up to have Manchester United testimonial on August 3 at Old Trafford

Rooney will play against old club Everton in game to be used as pre-season friendly

Posted Thursday, June 02, 2016 by Thesun.co.uk

Wayne Rooney has been given a testimonial thumbs up by Jose Mourinho

JOSE MOURINHO last night gave his thumbs up for Wayne Rooney’s testimonial to go ahead on August 3 at Old Trafford.

Rooney will play his old club Everton in a fully competitive fixture just four days before the Community Shield clash with Leicester.

Former United chief Louis van Gaal refused to commit to the date because of fears they would be playing in a Europa League qualifier.

Wayne Rooney scored in England's recent friendly with Australia

Wayne Rooney lifted the FA Cup with Manchester United last weekend

But Rooney held talks with Mourinho over the weekend and the Special One immediately agreed for the game to be played on August 3.

Everton are without a manager but they are committed to sending a full strength team to the Theatre of Dreams.

Jose Mourinho gives Wayne Rooney thumbs up to have Manchester United testimonial on August 3 at Old Trafford
Wayne Rooney has been training with the England squad ahead of Euro 2016

Old Trafford will host the match on August 3

Mourinho’s new signings are likely to be on parade and he has told Rooney that he will use the fixture for a thorough pre-season workout.

Rooney will donate the proceeds of the fixture to various charities, including Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool, the Claire House Hospice, Manchester United Football Club Foundation and the NSPCC.