West Bromwich Albion loan signing Ben Foster has backed new Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea to do well.
The Birmingham City gloveman, who is on a season-long loan with the Baggies, feels that the young Spaniard has what it takes to succeed with the English champions who Foster left in May 2010.
"I looked at a few YouTube videos of de Gea when there was talk of United signing him, and he looked unbelievable," said Foster.
"He does look as if he has got absolutely everything. He is so quick and agile.
"It has been well documented that he needs to get on the weights a bit but the football attributes are all there to be a huge success."
As for immediately filling the void left by the retired Ediwn van der Sar, Foster hinted that de Gea may have to be patient.
"It is a difficult one, replacing Edwin. It isn't so much about making world-class saves every single game - you go some games without even touching the ball," he added.
"I don't think there is anyone who could have done the job Edwin did at United the last four or five years any better.
"He was kind of indispensable at United, but David has got everything to be a success there.
"Obviously he will have a lot of the spotlight on him. He is stepping into huge shoes and he needs to fill those shoes of Edwin's, which is hard to do.
"It make take him a few years to fully settle into the role but he will be one who is there for a long time. He looks like he has got everything."
