Evans: Criticism wasted on keeper

Jonny Evans believes it was a good thing David de Gea could barely speak any English when he arrived at Manchester United because it stopped him being exposed to all the harsh criticism he came in for.

Sat, 25 Feb, 2012 - 00:00
Simon Stone

De Gea is yet to dispel all the doubts about him.

The 21-year-old’s slender frame still appears inadequate to cope with the rougher edges of being a Premier League keeper.

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