Van der Sar maintains his focus

Record–breaking Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has no intention of abandoning a lifelong refusal to start worrying about what his rivals are doing.

The veteran Dutchman kept his 14th consecutive Premier League clean sheet against former club Fulham on Wednesday night.

If he keeps Blackburn out for 89 minutes of tomorrow's Old Trafford encounter, it would represent the longest barren streak in European top–flight history – breaking the record set by former Club Brugge stopper Dany Verlinden in 1990.

While Van der Sar is clearly keen to maintain his staggering run, the 38–year–old is more concerned by adding trophies to his collection.

"Footballers have to be strong," he said. "Seeing their rivals win won't stop their determination."