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Jose Mourinho says Dean Henderson is 'ready' to replace David de Gea as Manchester United's No 1... but claims neither of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's goalkeepers are 'phenomenal'

Jose Mourinho believes Dean Henderson is ready to replace David de Gea as Manchester United's No 1 goalkeeper.

Henderson got the chance to impress when De Gea was given time off to attend the birth of his first child but the Spaniard came back into the team ahead of the Europa League final.

With Ole Gunnar Solskjaer facing a decision over his first choice 'keeper will be for the 2021-2022 campaign, former United boss Mourinho has backed the younger shot-stopper to takeover.

Jose Mourinho believes Dean Henderson is ready to replace David de Gea as Manchester United's No 1 goalkeeper
Henderson and De Gea shared goalkeeping duties for the Red Devils last season

Henderson and De Gea shared goalkeeping duties for the Red Devils last season

He told The Times: 'I think they are good goalkeepers.