Edwin van der Sar has delivered a glowing verdict on David de Gea - but admits his Manchester United successor is not "perfect".
De Gea arrived at Old Trafford as Van der Sar's replacement in 2011 after bursting onto the scene with Atletico Madrid. Then a fresh-faced Spaniard, he had big shoes to fill as his forebear excelled during six years with the Red Devils, making 266 appearances and winning seven major honours.
Although there have been some rocky moments, De Gea, 32, has largely impressed since Sir Alex Ferguson brought him to the Premier League and he has made an astonishing 507 appearances for United. While Van der Sar, 52, has been delighted by what he has seen from his heir to the No. 1 jersey, he still believes there are areas where he could improve.
