Retired Manchester United goalkeeper Paul Woolston has hailed the club's keepers pool.

Woolston was forced into retirement this week at the age of 23.

"The goalkeeper group here is incredible," he said. “For me, David De Gea is the best goalkeeper in the world – there aren't words for some of the things he does in training."

He also praised the club's back-up shot-stoppers, who have a wealth of experience between them.

“Behind him you've got Deano ( Dean Henderson ) pushing him hard, Tom Heaton, Lee Grant … the club has some of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League. As a young lad coming through you learn just from watching them, but they're always full of advice to help you as well. The club really has built a great group of lads there."

Woolston went on to explain the extent of his hip problems which at one point left him in a wheelchair after a complicated surgery. He revealed how Grant had been a fantastic support to him throughout his hardships.

The youngster added: “Apart from the medical staff, Granty has been one of the main support mechanisms for me and my family. He's been absolutely brilliant, just checking in on me to make sure I've been alright.

“We've had some great long chats and it's been so helpful to have him with me through it all and lean on all of his experience. He didn't need to do it and I'm sure he has no idea how helpful he's been."