Oakwell chief Simon Davey plans to stand behind the giant German and the 30-year-old will keep the jersey for Saturday's derby game with Doncaster Rovers.

"It's one of them, he's never made a mistake before for me and then he made two that have probably cost us the game. He's mentally very strong and I'm sure that he'll bounce back," Davey declared.

"I'd be a fool to drop him after that. Even in that game he made two or three great saves."

Super-kid Reuben Noble-Lazarus may also retain his place in Davey's squad after becoming the youngest player to appear in a Football League match at Ipswich in midweek.

"At the end of the day, he's one of the first team group. We have introduced him and will continue to integrate him. He may well be involved on Saturday or he may not, we'll have to see."

Noble-Lazarus trains at Oakwell only twice a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. He would need further permission from Newsome School, Huddersfield, to become involved further first team training session ahead of a Saturday match.

"The world is his oyster, he has got fantastic ability, blistering pace and a great touch - so if we can give him the stage, he can go all the way," Davey added. "He has got fantastic ability. First and foremost his ability has got him in there - and when he gets on the pitch he has no fear."

Brian Howard will not play against Donc-aster.

The midfielder's on-off move to Sheffield United is out of Davey's hands. "He will not be in the group I'm preparing for Saturday," Davey confirmed.

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