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Romero as good as Alisson & Ederson with his feet - James

Manchester United back-up goalkeeper Sergio Romero is as good with the ball at his feet as Ederson and Alisson, according to former England number one David James.

The Argentine is set to start Sunday’s Premier League clash against leaders Liverpool after David de Gea limped off during Spain’s European Championship qualifier against Sweden.

Romero, who has featured in the Europa League and Carabao Cup this season, has only made seven Premier League appearances for United, although he has kept six clean sheets.

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And former England 'keeper James has been impressed with what he has seen of Romero, stating that he is as comfortable at passing out from the back as the Manchester City and Liverpool shot-stoppers, with the South American also helping De Gea with that side of his game.