Luke Shaw may have scored the goal that started England’s comeback against Germany, but his all-around game left a lot to be desired.
The Manchester United fullback is likely to escape the investigation facing team-mate Harry Maguire after the United captain’s horror show.
But the worn shot that went over Marc-Andre Ter Stegen only tarnishes a shaky display from Shaw.
Defensively, the fullback lost 75% of his duels on the ground and failed to make a single successful tackle as the Three Lions defenders struggled to deal with the direct rush of Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz.
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His work in possession was perhaps even more concerning.
One in four Shaw passes came to a German and, combined with a success rate of just 20% on completed crosses and long balls, the United left-back gave up possession a total of eighteen times.
Matches often hinge on key moments and Gareth Southgate is likely to overlook Shaw’s overall performance in light of his important goal.
But it was not a performance that convinced many Manchester United fans that new signing Tyrell Malacia should be moved.
The Dutchman has made a remarkable start at Old Trafford and has taken over at left-back for the Red Devils this season.
That task was made easier by a poor start to the season from Luke Shaw, who played in losses to Brighton and Hove Albion and Brentford.
Unfortunately, the ‘Shawbert’ of the 2020/2021 season is becoming a distant memory as time goes on, although there is hope that with genuine competition from Malacia at Old Trafford, he can still recapture that form in the future. .
Between his goal and an outrageous pass to put Raheem Sterling on goal, Shaw may regain some confidence from the game as he looks to reclaim his starting job on his return to United. 
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