Manchester United management are convinced Ben Amos is capable of being an Old Trafford No1 in the future.
United goalkeeper coach Eric Steele, who has scouted several big names across Europe in the last 12 months, says manager Sir Alex Ferguson has total faith in the England U21 international.
“The manager and myself have seen enough in his ability to suggest he is ready,” Steele told the Manchester Evening News.
“We’ve thrown the gauntlet down, so it’s up to him now to fulfil his potential. The challenge is for us to continue his development, but also for him to take the opportunity and make the most of it.
“Physically, he’s a good size at 6ft 3 in. He’s a good shot-stopper, distributes the ball well and likes to organise his defenders.
“If you’re going to be a Manchester United goalkeeper you have to show keenness and a willingness to appreciate good football – you need to know when to play the ball short and when to play the ball long.
“Ben’s certainly developed that side of his game over the last 18 months and he’s been encouraged to play the ball out of defence when he’s lined up for the reserves.”
Subject: Man Utd management convinced Amos future No1 
Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:11 pm
