Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino believes Luke Shaw is good enough to play for Real Madrid and could also make the 'World XI'.
The 18-year old left-back is a target for the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United on the back of a brilliant season with the Saints which has also seen him make his England debut.
Pochettino is of the belief that Shaw could be in the top few players in his position in the world and is tipping the Saints youth academy product to one day ply his trade in Madrid with the Spanish giants.
"He can play at Real Madrid or he can play in the world starting XI," he said.
"He really has the quality to do so. I am not sure if he is one [of the best left-backs in the world] already. I think so.
"I am not sure if he is already the best one in the world."
Shaw made his Saints debut in the FA Cup in January 2012 and this season has 28 times in the Premier League. In total, he has played 60 times at senior level for the south coast club.
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