Manchester United star David de Gea has admitted that he would see himself as being a holding midfielder if he was not a goalkeeper.
The Spaniard, who was left out of the latest Spain squad for not suiting their style of having a goalkeeper that is comfortable with the ball at his feet, has made the admission during a supporters' Q&A session. De Gea, who has, arguably, been United's best player this season, has developed into being one of the finest shot-stoppers in European football in recent years.
Joining the Reds in 2011 from Atletico Madrid, the 31-year-old has gone from strength-to-strength, particularly this season, producing a string of fine performances. He has showcased his shot-stopping ability on multiple occasions and has been key in keeping United's hopes of a top-four finish alive.
