Tom Heaton supports Senne Lammens after World Cup error
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 2:47 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Tom Heaton has expressed confidence in teammate Senne Lammens following his disappointing World Cup performance. Lammens, who played only one match and conceded a late goal against Spain, is considered mentally strong by Heaton. Heaton spoke after Manchester United's pre-season match against Wrexham, emphasizing that Lammens will emerge stronger from the experience. Lammens will take a three-week break before rejoining pre-season training, potentially available for the match against Paris St-Germain on August 8. Despite criticism from Belgium, Manchester United remains supportive of Lammens.
- •Lammens made one World Cup appearance for Belgium.
- •He conceded a late goal in a quarter-final loss to Spain.
- •Heaton believes Lammens will become stronger from the experience.
- •Lammens is on a three-week break before returning to training.
- •He may play in the match against Paris St-Germain on August 8.
- 2:47 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup error will make Lammens stronger - Heaton
- 2:47 PMBBC Sport — World Cup error will make Lammens stronger - Heaton
"Tom Heaton is backing Manchester United team-mate Senne Lammens to emerge as a stronger character from his World Cup disappointment.
"Tom Heaton is backing Manchester United team-mate Senne Lammens to emerge as a stronger character from his World Cup disappointment.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 2:47 PMWorld Cup error will make Lammens stronger - Heaton
Tom Heaton is backing Manchester United team-mate Senne Lammens to emerge as a stronger character from his World Cup disappointment.
- BBC SportJul 19, 2026, 2:47 PMWorld Cup error will make Lammens stronger - Heaton
Tom Heaton is backing Manchester United team-mate Senne Lammens to emerge as a stronger character from his World Cup disappointment.
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