Manchester United No2 Mike
Phelan says the club is keen to see Ben Foster grab this chance of
extended game time in the absence of Edwin van der Sar.
He told manutd.com: "Ben came into the game a little
later than most goalkeepers, but has tremendous potential. He still
has a lot of work to do in all the departments but he’s getting the
right coaching at this club and he has a good person to learn from
in Edwin.
"Ben’s a strong-willed character and has a firm idea about where
he wants to be and how quickly he wants to get there – now it’s
just a matter of time before he really shows his credentials. He’s
been unlucky with a few injuries and he’s had a bit of a stop-start
career, but he’s working hard now and I think he sees light at the
end of the tunnel.
"That’s what he’s working towards. And the fact that he’s now
progressing into the England international setup has probably
encouraged him to work even harder."