Ex-Manchester United star Gary Neville admits there are doubts over whether Dean Henderson has what it takes to play for United. Some pundits and former United players have called on Henderson to become the Red Devils No 1 next season.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claimed earlier this week he had no doubts the 23-year-old, who is currently on loan at Sheffield United, would become both the club's and England's No 1 in the future. However, Neville says there must be caution over Henderson.
Neville said on Sky Sports: "
What I don't buy into is the idea that Dean Henderson at Sheffield United, obviously from Manchester United on loan, can just go into that goal mouth here in front of the Stretford End and adapt to what the demands are of a Manchester United goalkeeper.
"It takes a special goalkeeper to be actually be able to play in that goal. When a goalkeeper or any player goes through a difficult patch mentally it's really tough.
"You're challenged, [De Gea's] at one of the biggest football clubs in the world and the scrutiny is on him constantly. There is no escape at this club and that's why I would be a little bit cautious around Dean Henderson.
"That's a lonely old place out there to make a mistake if you're a Manchester United goalkeeper. With respect to Sheffield United, it's very different making a mistake for Manchester United than it is for Sheffield United.
"My point is to make that decision, which is a huge call to say that Dean Henderson comes back to Old Trafford and he's the No 1, you're essentially dismissing David de Gea and what he's done for the club over the last seven or eight years. I would just urge caution on that at this moment in time."
Source: Express