Erik ten Hag adamant David De Gea’s distribution has improved this season

NERVY MOMENTS: David De Gea has been given the backing of his Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA

Erik ten Hag says David De Gea’s distribution has improved this season but the Manchester United manager could not “ignore” his errant kicking against Real Betis.

No shot-stopper has kept more clean sheets in the Red Devils’ history than the 32-year-old and only the great Alex Stepney has lined up between the sticks for the club on more occasions.