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Fraser Forster the great wallGigi Buffon believes that Fraser Forster is one of the best young keepers in the game.

The Juventus legend will come face to face with the Celtic keeper in the new year but has already been keeping tabs on the former Newcastle man.

Forster would have been an unknown quantity outside of Scotland 12 months ago but as 2012 ends his stock is riding high showcased by two outstanding displays against Barcelona in the Champions League.

“Of course I know about Fraser,” Buffon answered. “I watch all the top young goalkeepers in the world and I’m sure he can become one of them.

“The top three young goalkeepers in the world for me are (Joe) Hart, (Manuel) Neuer and (Salvatore) Sirigu. It will be one of those three who will go on to be the best in the world but if Forster keeps on playing like he is there is no reason he can’t be close to or even in that group.

“In a goalkeeper I don’t just look for the great saves but for the authority and confidence he shows.

“As a goalkeeper you can make only one or two mistakes a season if you want to be the best.

“It’s in the big games where you see character because that is where you are most likely to make mistakes. I have seen both games he played against Barcelona now and not only did he make great saves he looked confident. He didn’t look like a goalkeeper who was going to make a mistake.”

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