Manchester United legend Denis Irwin has offered some spotkick advice to Juan Mata.

Irwin only missed two penalties during his United career and believes Mata can become as successful.

The Spaniard has taken over spot taking duties from Wayne Rooney after the England captain proved too unreliable for Louis van Gaal's liking.

Irwin praised Mata but told the Manchester Evening News: "The keepers will start reading that and you've got to have the ability to change tack right at the last second."