David De Gea has been in good form for United lately (Picture: Getty Images)

Goalkeeper David De Gea admits he is determined to keep repaying the faith of boss David Moyes and Manchester United’s fans after being lauded for his recent performances.

The Spaniard came under early fire when joining the club from Atletico Madrid in 2011, but Red Devils manager Moyes has been among those hailing the 23-year-old’s form recent solid form.

And as his side build-up towards Sunday’s trip to Cardiff, De Gea said: ‘It’s very important that the manager values your work and now it’s important to continue to play well and help the team.

‘I’m very happy the manager praised me but, for me, the journey doesn’t stop now.




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I want to keep earning praise and playing well for this team. I play for my team-mates and I play for my manager but I also play for the fans.

‘When you win over a club’s fans, it’s a very proud moment. These are the people who pay money to come to watch you every week.

‘You owe it to them to play well and give your best, so it makes me extremely happy to hear the fans singing my name.’