June 19th 2024.
In preparation for England's upcoming match against Denmark, manager Gareth Southgate addressed the media and expressed his hopes to have Luke Shaw available for the team. This comes after Manchester United's manager, Erik ten Hag, claimed that Shaw would miss all of the group matches at Euro 2024. Despite this update, Southgate remains optimistic and is eager to have Shaw back on the field as soon as possible.
The Three Lions had a successful start to their European Championship campaign, with a win against Serbia on Monday. Jude Bellingham even managed to score a goal for the team. However, Shaw was not able to play and was only an unused substitute. This was due to his lack of game time since February. Although he was back training with the first-team last week, he was absent from the group again on Wednesday and instead worked on an individual training program.
During a press conference on Wednesday, Southgate confirmed that Shaw will not be involved in the match against Denmark. He explained that these are the types of difficult decisions that must be made when considering the physical well-being of the group and individual players. However, Southgate also acknowledged that players do benefit from having game time and that the team must find a balance between sticking with their current approach or making changes to refresh the team.
Southgate also provided an update on Shaw's progress, saying, "Luke won't be involved tomorrow. He's on track for where we thought he would be, but we were hoping he would accelerate it a bit more. He needs a bit more volume work, which is why he didn't train with the group today." He further explained that Shaw has different training needs compared to the rest of the group and is following his own individual program.
After the Denmark match, England will face Slovenia in their final group game. This could potentially be an opportunity for Southgate to make changes to the team if they have already secured qualification. However, ten Hag's comments over the weekend offered a concerning update on Shaw's status. When asked about this, Southgate reaffirmed his belief in Shaw's abilities and the importance of having him on the team. He also praised Kieran Trippier's performance in Shaw's absence, highlighting his communication skills and different attributes compared to Shaw.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Shaw's availability, Southgate remains hopeful and is focused on finding the right balance for the team. Fans can keep up with all the latest Manchester United news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for our newsletter, which is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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