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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson

Senne Lammens stands tall amid the hurly-burly of United’s ‘war’ games

At 6ft 4in and with a robust frame, Senne Lammens is built for the demands of the Premier League
At 6ft 4in and with a robust frame, Senne Lammens is built for the demands of the Premier League. Photograph: Ash Donelon/Manchester United/Getty Images

Senne Lammens revels in the “war” of being Manchester United’s goalkeeper in the hugely physical Premier League yet remains bemused at being applauded when entering a primary school classroom on a Wednesday afternoon.

Clearly the 23-year-old is still adjusting to a rocketing career trajectory. Following his £18m transfer from Royal Antwerp on 1 September, Lammens made his debut in the 2-0 win against Sunderland on 4 October, and established himself as the first choice with a faultless start that featured five clean sheets in 21 league games.

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