Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Cumbrian keeper Dean Henderson is impatient for a bigger role at Manchester United.

The Whitehaven star is expected to make his 11th first-team appearance of the season against West Ham in the FA Cup tomorrow.

But manager Solskjaer says the 24-year-old former Carlisle United academy keeper is champing at the bit for more opportunities at a time David de Gea remains the Red Devils' first-choice No1.

And he said Henderson has progressed this season despite having to wait for first-team chances.

“Dean has done very well when he’s got the chance and he’s matured,” Solskjaer said. “For me, he’s developed his game.

“I know he’s not played as many games as he would’ve done last season, but you see every game when he plays and in training his improvement, working hard on a couple of aspects that we’ve spoke about with him.

“I’ve been impressed with his attitude and workrate. Of course he’s, how to say…he’s not the most patient guy.

Henderson could come back into the side for tomorrow's fifth-round cup clash.

De Gea's form is back under scrutiny following Man Utd's recent 3-3 draw with Everton.