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Javier Hernandez backs Manchester United keeper David De Gea to be world's best

Image: David De Gea: 'The complete goalkeeper', according to Hernandez

David De Gea will be the world's best goalkeeper in two years, according to Javier Hernandez.

United boss Ferguson, meanwhile, has dropped the clearest hint yet De Gea will remain at Old Trafford next season despite claims he will move back to Spain next summer, with Stoke's Asmir Begovic joining the Red Devils. "What people say didn't worry us before, so why should we worry afterwards," said Ferguson. "There will still be occasions when he finds it difficult in terms of the physical part. But he is getting stronger and next year he will be better." De Gea's place is at risk from Lindegaard for Monday's FA Cup fifth round tie with Reading given Ferguson has pledged to make changes. The Dane has only made one appearance since a dismal performance the last time the two sides met at the Madejski Stadium in December when he was condemned for his contribution to goals conceded in a 4-3 win. Victory would keep United on track to emulate their 1999 Treble-winning campaign. So, whilst it would be easy to let minds wander towards that return leg with Real on March 5, Hernandez is keen to focus on the present. "Wednesday was a very good result for us but now we need to think about the FA Cup," he said. "If we want to win the three competitions, you have to think game by game and try to get the points in the league and get further in the cup."

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