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New Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens reportedly 'bans' any talk of a clean sheet during the build-up to matches, claiming that it will bring him bad luck in the game ahead.

The Daily Mail has relayed comments from the Belgian's family and former coaches that offer insight into the young shot stopper's mentality.

United opted to sign Lammens from Royal Antwerp in the summer and, despite being linked with a move for Aston Villa No.1 Emi Martinez, the Belgian youth international got the nod to pitch up.

The United supporters saw first-hand, against Sunderland, the calming nature that Lammens is able to bring them between the sticks, something former United defenders such as Rio Ferdinand and Phil Jones were quick to praise.

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