Moyes’ assessment came partly due to an eye-catching save Lammens made to deny a long-range effort from Michael Keane that was heading for the top corner at Hill Dickinson Stadium. <\/p>\n
But mainly it was for the unfussy way the \u00a318.1m summer signing from Royal Antwerp dealt with a succession of corners fired into his six-yard box.<\/p>\n
The trust that exists between Lammens and his defenders is clear – and there is growing faith from United’s supporters too. <\/p>\n
“The first thing you have to do as a goalkeeper is make saves,” says Lammens. “But I take a lot of pride in doing the other things well. <\/p>\n
“Maybe it’s not always the box-office stuff but if you know a little bit about goalkeeping, that’s as important for your team-mates to trust you and help out the team.”<\/p>\n
Former United keeper Edwin van der Sar offered a positive assessment of Lammens’ abilities on Sky Sports on Monday.<\/p>\n
Current Belgium number one Thibaut Courtois has also spoken highly of his compatriot.<\/p>\n
But, when asked for his own role model, Lammens looks to Germany.<\/p>\n
“My biggest idol was probably Manuel Neuer,” he said.<\/p>\n
“I take pride in being an all-round goalkeeper. That’s why I was such a big fan of his. He didn’t really have something that was clearly not the best thing in his game.”<\/p>\n
United’s goalkeeping scout Tony Coton pushed for Lammens’ signing – against the wishes of Ruben Amorim, who had wanted to bring in World Cup winner Emi Martinez from Aston Villa<\/a>.<\/p>\n It was a huge call. So far, it has been justified.<\/p>\n Veteran Tom Heaton, United’s third-choice goalkeeper, has been a big help, offering Lammens useful advice about not trying to chase the game.<\/p>\n