Van still the man for Ferguson

12 augustus 2006, 12:15

Koen Freriks

Manchester United are amassing a healthy group of promising goalkeepers - but Edwin van der Sar is still the undisputed number one as far as Sir Alex Ferguson is concerned.

The Red Devils boss believes he has given the Dutchman genuine competition for his first-team spot with the capture of Tomasz Kuszczak from West Brom.

"Edwin was a fantastic help to us last season and hopefully it will be the same this season too," said Ferguson. "He brings experience, presence, stature and personality and, more than anything, he seems to be really enjoying himself."