IMAGINE you are a footballer whose father was widely regarded as the world's best in your position.

It would take a certain kind of temperament not to give in to the pressure and expectation that brings.

Fortunately, it you are named Schmeichel, level-headedness seems to come as standard!

Nineteen-year-old Kasper Schmeichel, on loan from Manchester City, is in his third week at Gigg Lane and he couldn't be enjoying himself more.

And, more to the point, not even the reputation of his father Peter is going to spoil that.

Everyone knows about the exploits of the Manchester United and Denmark shotstopper, who is a regular face in the crowd whenever his son is playing.

But as far as Kasper is concerned, he's just another dad in the stands watching his offspring.

"Whenever he gets a chance he comes down and watches me," explained Kasper, who spent a month on-loan with Bury's League Two rivals Darlington earlier in the season.

"He's no different to the dads of all the other players in the team.

"People build things up, saying that there is huge pressure on me, but I don't see it like that at all.

"When I was a child in Denmark I thought everybody's father was a professional footballer, it was just normal.

"I've grown up with all that and it's never been an issue for me, in fact it's good because I can ask him for advice."

It can't be bad when you've got someone like that to give you guidance.

As much as the Bury faithful are enjoying watching him in a Bury shirt, Schmeichel's time at Gigg Lane will only last until popular first team keeper Neil Edwards recovers from a shoulder operation.

Indeed, a deal to secure his services wouldn't have happened at all had the club's goalkeeping jinx not struck unlucky second-in-line Craig Dootson, who broke his arm three weeks ago.

But with England international David James, Nicky Weaver and Belgian Geert de Vlieger all in front of Schmeichel in the City pecking order, first team football, albeit in League Two, was always going to be a big draw for the youngster.

"I need first team games, and coming to Bury is a great opportunity for me," he added.

"There was no hesitation when the call came in, I see it as a great challenge and I'm glad to be offered the chance.

"They are a great set of lads here and the banter in the dressing room is fantastic.

"You need good characters in a team, they can lift your spirits whenever you have a bit of a downer."

Inevitably people will draw comparisons with his famous father and from what astute judges have seen so far he's inherited his dad's presence in the penalty area.

Although, he is still his own biggest critic and is well aware he is on a steep learning curve at this stage of his career.

"I know people say I am calm and composed in the box but I've had to work a lot on that," he said.

"I used to be bad at flying off my line but I've been working on it with City goalkeeping coach, Tim Flowers.

"It's all about taking your game forward, and playing with Bury will give me more great experience."