Senne Lammens has credited veteran goalkeeper Tom Heaton for playing a pivotal role in his swift adaptation to life at Manchester United. The Belgian, who joined from Royal Antwerp for £18.2 million in September, has become the club's first-choice keeper under manager Michael Carrick, keeping five Premier League clean sheets.
Speaking on the Fozcast with former United goalkeeper Ben Foster, Lammens highlighted Heaton's mentorship. 'He's been really helpful,' Lammens said. 'He helped me a lot the first couple of weeks to get me eased in. It's always nice to have someone who knows so much about the Premier League and this club.'
Heaton, 39, re-joined United in 2021 and is the third-choice keeper behind Lammens and Altay Bayindir. Despite his age, Lammens noted his training quality: 'Still today, at almost 40, I can still see him in training, so I can only imagine in his prime how good he was.'
Lammens also praised Heaton's personality, stating that their friendship has grown due to similarities in character. 'He knows what I'm thinking in every situation,' Lammens added. 'He helps me not get too outside of my head.'
Heaton's influence extends beyond the pitch, with Lammens describing him as a calming presence who helps the team relax. The young goalkeeper has become a key figure in United's defence, replacing Andre Onana who was loaned to Trabzonspor.
