Gary Neville backs ‘confident’ Dean Henderson to remain Manchester United’s No 1 despite it being ‘the most scrutinised job in football’… as he praises England star’s ‘courage’ during comeback win over Tottenham
- Dean Henderson has kept four clean sheets in eight Premier League games
- Gary Neville says he’s been ‘impressed’ by Henderson since he became the No 1
- Manchester United are now unbeaten in their last 23 away league games
- The Red Devils are now 11 points behind Manchester City with a game in hand
Gary Neville has praised Dean Henderson’s ‘courage’ after Manchester United came from behind to beat Tottenham 3-1.
The 24-year-old England keeper was in fine form as the Red Devils claimed a vital victory in north London, to leave them 11 points behind league leaders Manchester City with a game in hand.
United legend and Sky Sports pundit Neville, revealed his admiration for Henderson’s progress since he took over from David de Gea as the club’s No 1.
Manchester United keeper Dean Henderson was in fine form during their win over Tottenham
Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville hailed Henderson’s courage since becoming United’s No 1
‘I’ve been impressed with Henderson. It’s a big ask. I think it’s the job most scrutinised in football, Manchester United’s number 1,’ Neville told Sky Sports.
‘You make a mistake it’s a position you get absolutely punished in and I’m always wary that when United have had great goalkeepers they’ve done well.
‘He’s a young goalkeeper but in the first five or 10 games he’s played he’s been really confident, really sure. You have to have courage to play that position full stop. ‘
Henderson has made eight appearances in the Premier League for United this season, keeping four clean sheets in the process.
Man United are now unbeaten in 23 away Premier League games following their win at Spurs
He took over from De Gea as the club’s first-choice keeper, after the Spaniard returned to his home country for the birth of his child in March.
Tottenham took the lead through Son Heung-min’s first-half strike, but United fought back after the break and goals from Fred, Edinson Cavani and Mason Greenwood sealed all three points.
The Red Devils are now unbeaten in their last 23 Premier League away games and host Granada in the second leg of their Europa League quarter final on Thursday after winning the first leg 2-0.
Spurs remain seventh, six points behind fourth-placed West Ham and travel to Everton on Friday evening.
