It’s been a hugely disappointing season for Manchester United, without many positives to take from the campaign at all.

It was certainly tricky for ex-Red Devil Luke Chadwick to speak too enthusiastically about any of his former club’s current players, but he did find praise for goalkeeper David de Gea

It’s not a great sign if the goalkeeper is the main man, with the defence clearly needing to give him better protection, while the midfield and the attack could also do their bit to ensure their ‘keeper’s performances aren’t as important.

Chadwick made it clear that De Gea was his pick for Man Utd’s player of the season, though even then he questioned what his future at the club might be due the style of play of incoming new manager Erik ten Hag.

“You look at Ronaldo, still scoring so many goals, it’s a great achievement in a struggling team. Still, the player of the season again probably has to be De Gea,” Chadwick said.

“He’s made some great saves throughout the season, he’s kept them in games at times. Apart from him and Ronaldo I’m not sure anyone would be satisfied with how they’ve done, and with how the team is finishing in general. I think I’d give De Gea player of the season because of his consistency throughout.

“It’ll be interesting to see what the future holds for him now. I’m sure Ten Hag will 100% rate him as a wonderful world class shot-stopper, but maybe not as the best ‘keeper with his feet, playing out from the back, which is a big part of how Ajax played under Ten Hag, and how Liverpool and Manchester City have been playing.”

Aside from those players, Chadwick was also pleased with the emergence of youngster Anthony Elanga, whilst praising the youth players at Old Trafford in general.