Manchester United’s Dutch keeper was beaten four times as Boro ran amok at the Riverside in October — a day he claims to be the lowest point in his Old Trafford career.

And Van der Sar, 35, wants to make amends by inspiring United to a win that will lift the spirits of a side coming to terms with the depressing fall-out of Wayne Rooney’s foot injury.

He said: “That game was personally one of my lowest points at United.

“I didn’t have a good game at all and neither did any of the other players.

“We definitely have to put the record straight tonight.”

That 4-1 defeat was Boro’s fourth win over United in the past five seasons — all under the management of ex-Reds assistant boss Steve McClaren. Van der Sar added: “Maybe Steve McClaren can read the thoughts of the manager! I don’t know what it is about them really.

“We just have to make sure we’re up for the game and that will help take care of things.

“They’ve had a couple of hard months with a lot of games and we have to capitalise on that.

“They have shown they are a good side with their cup runs and although they have struggled in the league, they are still a dangerous team on their day.”

Boss McClaren is likely to ring the changes as Middlesbrough’s hectic build-up to the UEFA Cup final continues.

Boro are playing four Premiership games in the space of just nine days before switching their attention to the glamour clash with Sevilla in Eindhoven.

McClaren said: “It will be a completely different team at Old Trafford.”