Lee Grant has singled out his fellow Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson's concentration as a quality that has impressed him so far this season.
Henderson has returned to Old Trafford to provide competition for David de Gea following two fantastic seasons on loan at Sheffield United, in which he helped them earn promotion to the Premier League and earn a top-10 finish on their return to the top flight.
The 23-year-old is yet to earn a chance in the league for United as of yet, though he is putting pressure on De Gea, but has impressed when given opportunities in the Carabao Cup.
Henderson played the full 90 minutes in the wins over Luton Town and Brighton, keeping clean sheets in both. Although he didn't have much to do in either game, he pulled off important saves in the rare moments in which he was called upon and Grant believes that shows he has the concentration to succeed at the highest level.
“It’s hugely important,” Grant told United's official site about a goalkeeper's focus.
“We like to dominate possession and we like to dominate the opposition so we’re not always at the heart of the action. As Dean showed really well on a couple of occasions you have to be ready when called upon.”
Henderson isn't the only goalkeeper Grant has been impressed with at United so far this season, however, as he also has high praise for De Gea and youngster Nathan Bishop.
“I have [been impressed], but not just from him,“ the 37-year-old added.
”Nathan Bishop has been outstanding in training and all the lads will tell you the same. David [De Gea] has come back with a really high level so I’m really pleased for David and how he has started the season as well. The goalkeeping department is in really good shape.”
