Peter Schmeichel has recalled a defiant moment on his first day of training with Manchester United. The Danish shot-stopper crafted his trade at Gladsaxe-Hero, Hvidovre, and Brondby before being snapped up by the Red Devils in 1991.
While many players would be intimidated about making the move to such a prestigious club featuring a number of well-respected players and coaches, the same cannot be said for Schmeichel - who made his intentions with the squad clear from day dot.
Speaking to Sky Bet, Schmeichel explained: "I used to have this conveyer belt – very much going through the same exercises then at the end of it you’ll have a game where you’re shooting against two goalkeepers and see who wins – young against old.
My first training session [at Manchester United], we go to Littleton Road, and I’m prepared. "I’ve just come through possibly the hardest 18 months physically that I’ve ever been through in my life with our coach at Brondby.
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