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Luke Shaw Ready to Repay Gareth Southgate's Faith Ahead of Euro 2024 Semifinal

Posted : 09 July 2024

Luke Shaw expressed gratitude for Gareth Southgate's trust in him despite injury setbacks, as he prepares to contribute to England's Euro 2024 campaign. The England manager's decision to include Shaw, the only natural left-back in a 26-man squad, drew criticism amid concerns over his fitness, having been sidelined for most of the tournament. However, Shaw made a comeback as a late substitute in England's penalty shootout victory over Switzerland, setting up a semifinal clash with the Netherlands.

 

Reflecting on his journey back to fitness, Shaw admitted the past four months had been challenging with setbacks delaying his return. "I'm here now and it was really nice to get on the other night," Shaw said at a press conference. Despite feeling fit to start, he acknowledged Kieran Trippier's consistent performance on the left side of defense, a key component in England's solid defensive record of conceding just three goals in five games.

 

While Southgate faced criticism for England's cautious approach in navigating a relatively straightforward path to the semifinals, Shaw defended the manager's record, highlighting their consistent success under his leadership. "He's really taken us to the next level," Shaw commented, praising Southgate's achievement of reaching three semifinals in four major tournaments. He expressed deep gratitude to Southgate for believing in him during his recovery, emphasizing his determination to repay that faith.

 

Shaw, who scored in England's Euro 2020 final loss to Italy, noted the profound disappointment from that defeat, which has fueled his motivation to achieve success in Euro 2024. "The motivation is very high," Shaw remarked, emphasizing the team's readiness to capitalize on their world-class talent and advance to another final.

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