‘It’s in his own head’ – Man Utd legend Scholes offers Shaw advice

Joe Williams
Luke Shaw Manchester United

Paul Scholes thinks Manchester United defender Luke Shaw would be a “top left-back” if he showed more “dedication” to the tole.

The England international was impressive as Man Utd beat Club Brugge 5-0 on Thursday night to qualify for the last-16 of the Europa League.

And ahead of that fixture, Scholes urged Shaw to fulfill his potential as he has all the attributes to become a great left-back.

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“As a left-back he can become anything he wants but it has to come from him,” Man Utd legend Scholes told BT Sport. “It’s in his own head.

“He just hasn’t stayed fit enough for long enough. If he wants to be one of the best left-backs in Europe he can be.

 

“He’s strong and he’s quick. He has a nice left foot. As a full-back you have to be one of the fittest on the field.

“He has proven recently that he hasn’t got the engine to do that. He’s not quite had the dedication to that role.

“If he had the dedication, I think he would be a top left-back.

“We know defensively he’s capable and going forward he has to contribute, there’s no doubt that he’s quick, not many people can stay with him, and he’s got a good left foot as well, he can cross the ball, he can get shots off himself.”

 

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