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Former Man Utd coach can see De Gea being succeeded by home-grown goalkeeper

Eric Steele, who worked with the Red Devils’ current No.1 when he arrived at Old Trafford, is encouraged by the number of emerging English talents

Manchester United could have a home-grown successor to David de Gea when the time comes to find a new goalkeeper, claims former Red Devils coach Eric Steele.

Those at Old Trafford have relied heavily on imports between the sticks in the modern era.

Peter Schmeichel set a new standard during an iconic spell, with the likes of Edwin van der Sar and De Gea following in his footsteps.

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Steele was goalkeeping coach when the latter was brought to the Premier League, but believes the emergence of more English talent means a change of approach could be in the offing.