Luke Shaw had to clarify his comment but the damage had already been done and the quotes, in full context, reflect unflatteringly on Manchester United.
United excel at going round in circles or coming full circle. Shaw closed the loop again by remarking Gareth Southgate has created an environment with England where Shaw is 'playing games with a smile on my face'. Staff at United mischievously said Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had been parachuted in to put 'smiles back on people's faces'.
"It is always important to feel like you are wanted. I think especially here I always feel that," Shaw told the pitchside reporter Patrick Davison. "I am not saying I don't at United but especially here, the way things are, I feel wanted and I enjoy my football. A big part of football is the enjoyment."
