Nigel Martyn has hailed the character of Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea.
Martyn, who ended his professional playing career playing for Everton in 2006, praised De Gea's attitude in overcoming his shaky start despite the glare of public and media attention.
"It's impressive for somebody so young. You're always better for having to come through a difficult period," Martyn told the Daily Mail.
"He's dealt with his mistakes and taken his criticism. I haven't seen him moan about anything.
"Without doubt you make more mistakes the younger you are. You've seen the situation so many times before as you get older but when you're younger they're all fairly new situations so he's had to deal with that.
"He got his head down and got on with the work which is the right thing to do and now he looks like a much more secure goalkeeper again and Manchester United will need him to be for the remaining games they have to play.
"It's not over with - he has to maintain that level of performance but certainly on a confidence point of view it will be very high, and when your confidence is high, your ability shines through."