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Mourinho has new take on Man Utd fullback Shaw ahead of England clash

Roma coach Jose Mourinho has had his latest say on Manchester United fullback Luke Shaw.

The public spat between the pair has escalated over the last few days in a continuation of their fractious relationship at United.

Ahead of England's Euro 2020 round of 16 tie with Germany, Roma coach Mourinho told The Times: "For me, Shaw has played well, better than in the first match, took more risks, didn't make mistakes.

"For me, he is not a guy to take set pieces or be in the box to win a duel in the air. He is very fast and a perfect position is to stay back on corners to cope with transitions.

"But maybe Gareth (Southgate) needed a left foot or he did something very good in training that we didn't see in the game. But no drama. Maybe against Germany he takes an amazing corner and England win from that. Fantastic."

The Roma manager added: "Shaw is a solid player, not making big mistakes, much more focused and concentrated.

"He covers the space inside very well now which was something we started working on.

"He is a good left back with a level to be where he is. I just wish him good at the club but especially good in the national team."

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