Roy Keane says Ayden Heaven has ‘learnt his trade’ and ‘did very well’ on Boxing Day (Picture: Getty)Roy Keane has singled out Ayden Heaven for praise after his ‘outstanding’ performance in Manchester United’s 1-0 Boxing Day win over Newcastle. But Keane was left more impressed with United’s defence after Heaven, who is left-footed, was thrown into an unfamiliar right centre-back role. The 19-year-old played the full 90 minutes and was named Man of the Match by fellow Sky Sports pundit and former United star Gary Neville. Keane, speaking after United’s victory, said: ‘He (Heaven) did very well. Outstanding.’Neville: Heaven was absolutely brilliantAyden Heaven featured for the full 90 minutes against Newcastle (Picture: Getty)Neville added: ‘Manchester United hung in there.

Source: Metro December 27, 2025 14:16 UTC