Sheffield United teammate backs Manchester United's Dean Henderson to be England No.1 in future

Simon Moore, the Sheffield United goalkeeper, has become the latest to tip Bramall Lane teammate Dean Henderson to achieve his goal of becoming England's No.1 goalkeeper.
Dean Henderson and Simon Moore of Sheffield United: Simon Bellis/SportimageDean Henderson and Simon Moore of Sheffield United: Simon Bellis/Sportimage
Dean Henderson and Simon Moore of Sheffield United: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Moore has worked alongside Henderson for almost two full seasons now, as the on-loan Manchester United man has cemented his reputation as one of the country's brightest young prospects during two temporary spells in South Yorkshire.

Henderson has excelled in the Premier League this season and helped the Blades to seventh in the table, ahead of next week's restart.

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And Moore, who described Henderson as the best goalkeeper in the Championship last season, added: "He's carried that on this season in the Premier League.

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"The big thing with Deano is that he backs up what he says. He has a clear goal in his head, to be England's No 1. I think he's well on the way to doing that. He's an exceptional talent.

"This season in the Premier League has done him the world of good to stake his claim as England's No 1.

"It's difficult being behind him, with game-time limited, but at the same time I'm delighted for Deano because he's a great lad and since he joined he's captured the fans' hearts.

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"His performances back up what he says off the pitch. That's what I like about Deano. If he says he's going to do something, he will do it. He's going to have a great career and I genuinely believe he will be England's No 1 at one point."

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