Manchester United defender Jonny Evans says David De Gea's lack of English has been an advantage for him.

His start to life in England was tough, as pundits questioned his ability to be outright No1 for boss Alex Ferguson.

Team-mate Evans believes his lack of English at the time was no bad thing in hindsight.

He said: "Probably it was a good thing David couldn't speak English at the start.

"It seemed like he was coming into training and nothing was affecting him. He was just getting on with his game.

"But it was because he couldn't read or understand what was going on around him. Overall, that was probably better.

"Now his presence is building. The language barrier is being broken down and he is coming out of his shell a bit.

"He has a joke now and is not afraid of getting involved in some of the dressing room chat. That is settling him down."