Paul Scholes says Dean Henderson can secure his spot as Manchester United and England No.1 over the next few weeks.
Usual first-choice goalkeeper David de Gea is currently in Spain after the birth of his daughter, which has granted Henderson a run in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first-team.
Ahead of facing AC Milan on Thursday evening, Henderson had not conceded a goal in the two games since he had been recalled in De Gea's place, including keeping a clean sheet in Sunday's impressive win over Man City.
After De Gea's shaky performance against Everton in February's 3-3 draw, Scholes felt it was the perfect chance to give Henderson a run in the first team and is pleased that the 23-year-old has now been handed that opportunity.
Speaking on BT Sport, the United legend said Henderson can become first-choice for club and country should he produce a run of good games.
He said: "It depends on what Dean Henderson does now. This is his big opportunity now to cement his place in the team.
"I love David, I think he’s been a sensational goalkeeper for this club for many years, but I think that Everton game, he conceded a couple of goals; I thought it was time for Henderson to come in. Ole obviously disagreed and he kept faith with David. Again, I still thought in those games, he looked a little bit suspect.
"Watching that game on Sunday, I know City didn’t create a lot - which is a great credit to the defence - but I felt safe with Henderson. I just looked and thought: 'If they get a chance, I think he’ll save it'. He just felt comfortable, nice and relaxed, nice and composed, didn’t want to get involved when he didn’t have to.
"This is a huge chance for him - not just for United - but if he does well in the next few games, he’s No. 1 for United and he’s No. 1 for England as well, for me."
