Ten Hag described Shaw as the best left back in PL, while also noting that he has performed well for both club and country
By Kehinde Okeowo
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has praised England defender, Luke Shaw ahead of the Red Devil’s midweek clash against Brentford at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
Ten Hag, who showered encomium on the left-back and described him as the best in the Premier League, also noted Shaw is performing so well for both club and country.
The Dutch tactician made his feelings about the defender known on the club’s official website, while rating his performance this season.
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Shaw has been at Man United for nine years since joining the Premier League giants from Southampton back in 2014 for a fee rising to £31m.
The 27-year-old has made 249 appearances for the Red Devils, scoring four goals and providing 28 assists.
Assessing the Three Lions defender, Ten Hag said: “[Shaw has had a] great season so far. [He’s made] great progress, so I think it is really good news for Manchester United that he stays playing for Manchester United,”
He added: “I think it tells everything, he is the best-left full-back in the UK. You see it also in the England team, he is performing so well there as well,”
