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Samuel Luckhurst

Erik ten Hag explains why Luke Shaw is playing at centre back for Manchester United

Luke Shaw's pace ensured he started at centre-back for the second Manchester United match running against Wolves.

Shaw had volunteered to play at centre half in the League Cup win over Burnley when Harry Maguire was out through illness but Ten Hag opted for Casemiro. Shaw was selected next to Raphael Varane for the Premier League win over Nottingham Forest as Victor Lindelof was unwell.

Lindelof and Maguire were both on the bench for the Premier League victory at Wolves, where Shaw continued next to Varane, and the England international excelled again.

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