Louis van Gaal hails Manchester United defender after developing into a 'different player'
Chris Smalling has developed well under Louis van Gaal
LOUIS VAN GAAL has hailed Chris Smalling for his continued development after an excellent start to the season.
 
The 25-year-old has been integral to Manchester United's strong defensive record, which is the best in the Premier League.
Smalling has also established himself as one of England's first choice centre-backs and is virtually guaranteed to be at the European Championships next summer.
 
Van Gaal praised Smalling but stopped short of handing out too many plaudits.
He said: "We have just developed players which is the essence of why I am a coach. 
 
"I like to help players in their development and he has developed himself in many, many ways. 
"Not in one particular aspect, but in many aspects and that's why you can see he is a different player for yourself. 
"I don't want to answer that question because it is too positive."

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