For Bayern, Neuer plays behind a solid midfield and defence. Statistically, Neuer faces far fewer shots than any GK in the BL because Bayern are so dominant - so your comment suggesting he plays behind poor defenders doesn't stack up. Don't make me laugh about De Gea - as though United have carefully selected and organised a bunch of incompetents in front of him. This is Man United we're talking about, not Sheffield United. Joe has no advantage over Neuer. I watch England in tournaments thinking we're good enough to do well, then I watch the defence fall apart at crucial moments every time. Smalling is a good player, but the England defence is not - they get in each other's way. Joe's clean sheet record for England and City is exceptional.