Luke Shaw credited Gareth Southgate with creating an atmosphere which allows England’s players to perform with smiles on their faces after they secured a 2-1 friendly victory over Switzerland. It was not a classic performance, but for the first time England have gone 21 games without defeat over 90 minutes and in World Cup year there is a feeling of momentum building.
“For me it’s about enjoyment, playing games with a smile on my face,” said Shaw, who scored an equaliser in first-half stoppage time. “It’s always important to feel like you’re wanted. I’m not saying I don’t at Manchester United but especially here, the way things are, I feel wanted, I enjoy my football. The big part of football is enjoyment.”
