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Paul Scholes says Dean Henderson has a 'big opportunity' to dislodge David de Gea as Man United's No 1 keeper as pundit says displays over 'pivotal' few weeks could see English goalkeeper emerge as first choice stopper for Gareth Southgate's Three Lions

Paul Scholes believes Dean Henderson has a 'big opportunity' to become Manchester United's preferred goalkeeper over David de Gea, adding that the young keeper could also nail down the No 1 spot for England if he performs well in a 'pivotal' few weeks.

Henderson, 23, has been forced to wait patiently for his moment since returning to Old Trafford following a hugely successful two-year loan spell at Sheffield United, with De Gea preferred by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

However, the Spaniard has returned to his homeland following the birth of newborn daughter Yanay, meaning that Henderson has been handed a run of six games to deputise for De Gea between the sticks.