In the covers

Louis van Gaal makes shock return to Manchester and stays in the same hotel as Jose Mourinho

Dutchman was spotted by England cricket team in Lowry Hotel lobby - while his successor slept under the same roof

ENGLAND are staying in the same hotel as Jose Mourinho since his Manchester United appointment.

So imagine their surprise when they saw the Special One’s predecessor Louis van Gaal in the lobby!

England’s players spotted Louis van Gaal in The Lowry hotel lobby

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England’s cricket stars are staying at the luxurious Lowry hotel in Manchester

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Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal were both sleeping under the same roof

The Dutchman was in Manchester for a few days to tie-up some loose ends and say farewell to friends.

Van Gaal was seen checking out of The Lowry with his wife on Tuesday.

It means LVG was sleeping under the same roof as the man who replaced him at Old Trafford.

Mourinho flew to China with the United squad on Tuesday.

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