Sergio Romero thanks Louis van Gaal for support as he prepares to fight David De Gea for Manchester United spot

Sergio Romero is determined to make the most of the chance given to him at Manchester United as he prepares to battle it out with David De Gea for the No.1 jersey.

Argentine ace Romero has started the season as Louis van Gaal's first choice goalkeeper amid ongoing uncertainty over De Gea's future.

Romero knows he has a big battle on his hands to keep his place after the dramatic late collapse of the Spaniard's proposed move to Real Madrid.

But the 28-year-old, who faced criticism for his display in the defeat to Swansea, believes he has the full support of Van Gaal and his coaching staff and is well up for the challenge.

He said: "It's important for a goalkeeper to have this support because there is no rotation between goalkeepers - a goalkeeper starts or he is benched.

"There are the only two choices - there is not a third one.

"Let me tell you, I don't think that the goalkeeper spot in United is already mine."

He added, in the interview with La Nacional: "Playing for United is a dream and if God helps me will never end.

"I have to thank (Louis) Van Gaal for having confidence in me. Even though I didn't play in pre-season, I started to play for the biggest club in the world .

"I do know that I have a huge support from Van Gaal and his staff."