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Shaw on rise
Luke Shaw insists Erik ten Hag's demanding style has helped the defender enjoy one of his best seasons at Manchester United.
Shaw has been one of United's most consistent players this term, registering 47 appearances across all competitions and chipping in with a goal and six assists. The 27-year-old has been a steady presence at full back, but also impressed massively when moving centrally to cover for Lisandro Martinez, with Ten Hag often preferring him to club captain Harry Maguire.
A brilliant season earned Shaw a new long-term contract in April, with the England international committing the next four years of his career to the Reds.
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“I'm not sure, really,” Shaw replied when asked if his new contract catalysed recent form. “I think I've been settled there for a long time now. Of course this season, the manager has definitely helped me."
See what else Shaw had to say here.
Martinez on Fernandes
Portugal manager Roberto Martinez insists Bruno Fernandes is still desperate to play football after a long and arduous season with Manchester United.
Fernandes starred on Saturday as Portugal beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-0 in their latest Euro 2024 qualifier, assisting Manchester City man Bernardo Silva for the opener before scoring twice himself in the second half.
The June internationals have come under criticism in recent weeks for over-working players at the end of a long campaign, and few have been pushed as hard as Fernandes.
The 28-year-old played 59 times for United, with only goalkeeper David De Gea racking up more than his 5,156 club minutes. Add to that a World Cup and other international breaks, and the midfielder has racked up an incredible 69 appearances in total.
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