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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Richard Jolly

Erik ten Hag opens up on decision to restyle Luke Shaw as Manchester United centre-back

PA Wire

Erik ten Hag believes Luke Shaw has turned into one of Manchester United’s leaders and said the England left-back has the physical, tactical and technical skills to excel in his new role as a central defender.

The United manager accepted he took a major decision when selecting Shaw as a centre-back against the prolific Erling Haaland in the Manchester derby but praised him for his performance in his side’s victory.

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