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He helped make Edwin van der Sar one of the world's best goalkeepers - and David De Gea hopes Frans Hoek can also guide him to the top.

Van der Sar says Hoek played a critical part in his career when he worked with the goalkeeping coach at Ajax.

Louis van Gaal has appointed Hoek as Manchester United's goalkeeping coach and De Gea is enjoying working with him.

The Spaniard claims Hoek has emphasised the need to be aware of his positioning to snuff out danger.

De Gea, 23, said: "For me and the rest of the goalkeepers, it's a new system. Training is new for us, but he knows everything about goalkeepers and the position.

"He wants to work on our positioning for crosses and shots and, as well, play with our feet. The build-up is important for him.

"He always stops the training and tells us what was good and what was bad and that's important for us.

"The most important thing I have learned under him is about positioning. I think it's really important for the goalkeepers to be in a good position because if you are, you have more time for everything.

"We watch always the DVDs of the other games and we speak about this also. It's important to watch our actions and try to improve.

"We have to concentrate all the time and try to talk to our defenders and shout at them. To be a goalkeeper for Manchester United, you have to be focused all the time.

"You may only touch the ball one time in a game, but you have to be ready."