Notts County boss Ian Burchnall has steely response after landing former Manchester United keeper

boss Ian Burchnall reckons he’s landed a coup in former Manchester United goalkeeper Luke Steele.

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The 36-year-old ex-Barnsley and Panathinaikos keeper has joined the National League promotion chasers on a short-term deal with regular keeper Sam Slocombe suffering a groin injury.

Steele, capped by England at Under 18, 19 and 20s, has turned out for a number of League clubs including County’s city rivals Nottingham Forest.

He linked up with in December before the Daniels’ season was curtailed.

Burchnall said: “Luke’s had an unbelievable career and people speak extremely highly of him.

“We’ve had to act really quickly. It’s not an easy market to pick someone up in but I think we’ve done really well to bring him in.”

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