Foster tips De Gea for success

02 August 2011 15:25
en Foster believes David de Gea has got all the attributes to fill the "huge shoes" left by Edwin van der Sar at Manchester United.[LNB] Foster, who has just moved from Birmingham to West Brom on loan, was back-up to Van der Sar at Old Trafford.[LNB]He said: "I looked at a few Youtube videos of De Gea when there was talk of United signing him and he looked unbelievable.[LNB]"He does look as if he has got absolutely everything. He is so quick and agile.[LNB]"It has been well documented that he needs to get on the weights a bit but the football attributes are all there to be a huge success."[LNB]Foster added: "It is a difficult one, replacing Edwin. It isn't so much about making world-class saves every single game. You go some games without even touching the ball.[LNB]"I don't think there is anyone who could have done the job Edwin did at United the last four or five years any better.[LNB]"He was kind of indispensable at United but David has got everything to be a success there.[LNB]"Obviously he will have a lot of the spotlight on him. He is stepping into huge shoes and he needs to fill those shoes of Edwin's, which is hard to do.[LNB]"It make take him a few years to fully settle into the role but he will be one who is there for a long time. He looks like he has got everything."[LNB]Foster is still not making himself available for England at this juncture of his career after deciding to take a temporary break from international duty when at Birmingham last season.[LNB]He said: "I haven't had a re-think at all. I found last season when I was just concentrating on playing for Birmingham that I seem to get my best form.[LNB]"I haven't re-thought things at all and am concentrating on playing club football."

Source: Team_Talk