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EUROPA LEAGUE: United hold minute's silence at training before Sweden trip

Captain Wayne Rooney stands alongside Manchester United team-mates for a minute’s silence in memory of the victims of the Manchester terror attack during a training session ahead of the Europa League Final against Ajax in Stockholm tonight.

Jose Mourinho says the “hearts and minds” of everyone at Manchester United are with those affected by the horrific attack that killed 22 people and injured many more.

An explosion rocked the city on Monday evening when a bomb was let off at the end of a concert by pop star Ariana Grande at the Manchester Arena.

Greater Manchester Police has confirmed 22 people were killed and 59 injured in an attack that has shocked the world.

In the wake of the incident, Uefa accepted United’s formal request to cancel their press conference ahead of tonight’s Europa League final, while the team held a minute’s silence at training before flying to Sweden.

The Islamic State terror group has claimed responsibility for a bombing that United manager Mourinho says dominates their thoughts ahead of facing Ajax in Stockholm.

“We are all very sad about the tragic events last night; we cannot take out of our minds and our hearts the victims and their families,” the Portuguese said.

“We have a job to do and we will fly to Sweden to do that job. It is a pity we cannot fly with the happiness that we always have before a big game.

“I know, even during my short time here, that the people of Manchester will pull together as one.”

Mourinho led the team on a walk around the Friends Arena pitch upon arriving in Sweden last night.

The squad – along with the suspended Eric Bailly – congregated in the centre circle, while injured Marcos Rojo, Luke Shaw and Ashley Young stayed on the sidelines as they were on crutches.

There was no sign of injured top scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic by the time Mourinho led the group off after five minutes.

It is unclear how the United players and staff have been impacted by the explosion ahead of the Europa League final – a match that not only offers silverware but Champions League qualification.

United have confirmed that the players will wear black armbands as a mark of respect, while Uefa has announced a minute’s silence will be held ahead of the final while the opening ceremony will also be reduced as a mark of respect for the victims of the attack.

Old Trafford was closed to the public yesterday following the bombing and United said in a statement that “club staff are ready to help the police and other emergency services in any way that may be required at this challenging time for our city”.

Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward echoed that support in an email to staff confirming the cancellation of a Europa League party at the Victoria Warehouse.

“Our thoughts go out to the victims and families affected,” Woodward said.

“Manchester is a resilient city.”

Getty. Jose Mourinho with his United players at Carrington yesterday.