Video: Dean Henderson wins Sheffield United young player of the year award

Posted Jul 31 2020, 22:41 by Dale O'Donnell

Sheffield United's English goalkeeper Dean Henderson warms up prior to the English Premier League football match between Sheffield United and Everton at Bramall Lane stadium in Sheffield, northern England, on July 20, 2020. (Photo by PETER POWELL / various sources / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by PETER POWELL/AFP via Getty Images)

At the age of 23, Dean Henderson’s stock has risen massively over the past two years since he first went to Sheffield United on loan. Last season they gained promotion to the Premier League and finished ninth in their first season back in the top flight.

David de Gea has been unconvincing between the sticks for the Red Devils since returning from the 2018 World Cup and with Henderson emerging as one of the Premier League’s most outstanding goalkeepers this season, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may be forced into making a decision.

Otherwise Henderson will begin to question his future at Old Trafford.

It’s encouraging to see him get on so well at Sheffield United and prove to be a crucial element in Chris Wilder’s team. The Blades are going to miss him next season.

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