There are plenty of reasons why United fans should tune in to watch England’s Under-21 side in action at the European Championships this Sunday – not least the opposition.
Stuart Pearce’s team will face Spain in its first test, a side that contains confirmed United transfer target David De Gea. Of course, Reds Chris Smalling, Danny Welbeck and Tom Cleverley are all part of the England squad.
But it’s Atletico Madrid goalkeeper De Gea who the spotlight will fall on, as United fans around the world cast an eye over the man Sir Alex Ferguson has identified as “one we should go for”. Speaking after Gary Neville’s testimonial match last month, the Reds boss confirmed rumoured interest in the goalkeeper was real.
“He’s a young goalkeeper – very quick, good composure, presence and an outstanding replacement for van der Sar.”
But De Gea isn’t getting ahead of himself. Although aware of United’s interest, he insists his only focus for the next few weeks is Spain’s bid to become European champions at Under-21 level.
“Until the Euros are finished and things clam down a bit, I don’t know anything,” he told media. “I don’t know what goalkeepers Alex Ferguson likes. I’m just a normal goalkeeper, a discrete one. Being Atletico’s goalkeeper is completely different to being United’s and I’m not quite sure what he’s looking for.”
England meet Spain in Herning, Denmark on Sunday 12 June (19:45 BST).
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