World Cup error will make Lammens stronger - Heaton

World Cup error will make Lammens stronger - HeatonImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Senne Lammens made only one appearance for Belgium at the World CupBySimon StoneManchester United reporter in HelsinkiPublished1 minute agoTom Heaton is backing Manchester United team-mate Senne Lammens to emerge as a stronger character from his World Cup disappointment.Lammens had been back-up to Thibaut Courtois throughout the tournament until the veteran Belgium goalkeeper was injured 19 minutes from the end of the quarter-final against Spain.The 24-year-old had barely touched the ball before he spilled Pau Cubarsi's shot late in the game, which allowed Arsenal's Mikel Merino to steer home and give Spain a 2-1 victory.Lammens was distraught at the final whistle and Heaton has spoken to the youngster, who was outstanding at United last season after arriving as a relative unknown from Royal Antwerp in preference to Argentina's Emi Martinez, for £18.1m."Yes, I spoke to him," said Heaton after Manchester United's opening pre-season defeat by Wrexham in Helsinki."It was obviously a challenging moment for him, but that's the life of a goalkeeper."As soon as you put the gloves on and go between the sticks, you have to be ready to deal with that."He'll be stronger for it. I think his personality is fantastic for a goalkeeper, so no issues there. As I say, I honestly think it can help him in the long run."Lammens is now on a three-week break before returning to pre-season training.It means he should return in the first week of August and, in theory, be available for the Gothenburg encounter with Paris St-Germain on 8 August.Despite the criticism Lammens received in Belgium for his error, at United, confidence in the youngster remains strong.Karl Darlow, 35, was signed as back-up to Lammens on 14 July and while Heaton, 40, still views himself as a player after signing a one-year deal in the summer, his last competitive seni...