Anders Lindegaard admits Manchester United players weren't sure about David de Gea when he first arrived.

And the Dane has pinpointed the moment De Gea turned things around for himself at Old Trafford.

He told the London Evening Standard: "He got way too much grief in the beginning on the crosses part of his game. He wasn't as dodgy as people made him out to be. He just had to adjust his decision making to English football and grow a few kilos.

"I think the biggest hurdle he had to overcome was to win respect from team mates, media and fans. He struggled in the beginning. But his mental strength to overcome the difficult periods is what has impressed me the most.

"From where he was at the worst in his first season to where he took it and is today - that shows huge character and mental strength.

"I clearly remember a turning point. The first game he played after my ankle injury was against Chelsea away. Last minute free kick just outside the box.

"Juan Mata took it and shaped the ball perfectly over the wall towards the near top corner. David saved it and the match ended 3-3.

"Breaking the save down it wasn't as good as it looked. David gambled on that corner and won. If he had lost, the media and fans would have been ready to lynch him. Instead he became a sensation after that moment."