Luke Shaw has laughed off comparisons with Roberto Carlos.
The Manchester United left-back has enjoyed an excellent season and could well be in line to win the club's player of the year award.
His form has sparked a new nickname, with fans jokingly labelling the 25-year-old Shawberto Carlos in honour of the Brazil and Real Madrid legend.
Speaking to the Reds' website, Shaw laughed off the nickname but said he is honoured by the comparisons to a bonafide great of the game.
"I’ll be honest I’ve seen some things on it on social media and sometimes in my group chats my mates send me some stuff and I just laugh about it," he said.
"I can't be compared to him, he was unbelievable. I'm aware of it and it's nice to be even mentioned alongside his name but I just laugh about it."
Despite the praise for Carlos, Shaw believes it is a compatriot who can be considered the best left-back of all time.
Speaking about his influences growing up, Shaw said it is actually Ashley Cole, who he succeeded as England left-back in 2014, who should have the accolade of best left-back of all time.
He said: "I think, looking back at when I was growing up and my sort of era, and watching him a lot and basing my game a lot on him and what I wanted to be like as a player, then I would have to say Ashley Cole.
"I’ve always been a massive fan of him and thought, when I was growing up, he was one of the best left-backs at that time.
"For me, as an all-round full-back he was one of the best I’ve ever seen with attacking and defending, so I’d say Ashley Cole."
