What grinds with Man Utd keeper Dean Henderson?

The 25-year-old has 29 appearances in total for United, 13 in the top flight, but admits he buzzes off the relationship with the crowd, something that has been evident in each of his loan spells away from the club. Hence, it still rankles that he played so much football in empty stadiums during the pandemic.

“I thrive off it,” he told us, when asked about the positive energy from the crowd. “I love it. I love playing in front of the supporters. Wherever I’ve been, I’ve always built up good relationships with them because I think they can help on a Saturday as much as we can help each other. I think they can become the 12th man.

“Unfortunately, at this moment in time, I’ve not yet had the opportunity here [in the league at Old Trafford] because we had Covid last year. It’s been a shame and that is something that grinds on me. I believe I can have an unbelievable relationship with the Manchester United fans, but until that day comes, I’ll keep working hard in the background. One day, I’ll build that rapport with them and kick on.”