United No2 to help Andre Onana cope with the Premier League after deciding to stay at Old Trafford
TOM HEATON plans to share tips with Andre Onana to help the new Manchester United keeper cope with the Premier League.
The 37-year-old goalkeeper is set to stay at Old Trafford despite summer interest from top-flight newboys Luton and Championship side Hull.
And United No2 believes he can give an insight to ex-Inter Milan keeper Onana, who has replaced David de Gea for £47million, ahead of the new season opener against Wolves next Monday.
Heaton said: ";Hopefully I can offer him something about Premier League football and the requirements and the different challenges.
"He's a really good lad and a great character.
"I've really enjoyed the style of his play, he'll suit this manager and how he wants to play really well.
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"Hopefully I can learn a bit from him. I'm always trying to develop and evolve.
"He and I have got on really well so far and I'm looking forward to working with him, competing with him and then we'll see where it goes.”
Heaton was named skipper for Sunday's 1-1 pre-season draw with Athletic Bilbao in Dublin with Bruno Fernandes rested.
The ex-Aston Villa and Burnley stopper was picked by boss Erik ten Hag ahead of Harry Maguire, who was stripped of the armband this summer.
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Heaton, who had a spat with Brandon Williams on the tour of the USA after the defender made a mistake in the loss to Borussia Dortmund, added: "It was a bit of a surprise.
"I'm a temporary custodian but it's still a proud day. It's always an honour to captain Manchester United and I certainly enjoyed that.
"We've got a few senior players in the team. You make your point when it's required. It might be an arm around someone or a raised voice.
"There was a bit made of me and Brandon having a little bit a few games ago but it's only natural.
"It happens week in, week out. You want that as long as it's within balance and all for the right reasons.
"Then it can only make everyone better. Pre-season has been good, I've really enjoyed it.
"I've had plenty of minutes, personally, which has been great. We've put in some really good performances.
“The manager wants to step on to the next level, which is exactly what this football club should be doing.
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"We've gone to different parts of the world, seen all the support for the football club, which has been magnificent.
"But I think everyone's looking forward to starting the Premier League season and getting going next week.”