Shaw: Ten Hag has taken me to another level
Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw credits manager Erik ten Hag for taking him to a 'new level'.
The Reds defender was asked about Erik during his press conference on Sunday, prior to England's Euro 2024 qualifier against North Macedonia on Monday (19:45 BST).
The media briefing took place shortly after the Three Lions had concluded their training session at United's Carrington complex.
Shaw, who started England's 4-0 triumph in Malta on Friday, was asked about his form for the Reds in 2022/23, and whether he was playing the best football of his career.
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"I think I've been settled [at United] for a quite a long time," he replied. "Of course, this season, the manager has definitely helped me.
"I think he's taken me on to a new level. He is pushing me every day and that's what I need and what I want. I want to keep on improving and keep getting better, as I still think I can and get to a higher level.
"With the people around me and the coaches that I have, I feel like I can do that."
With the transfer window having opened last week, the Reds have, as always, been linked with a number of summer arrivals.
When asked if he has been speaking to his England colleagues about whether their futures could lie at Old Trafford, Luke provided a light response.
"There's a few!" he joked.
"It's all just a bit of banter really. We have a laugh and a joke about it. [I'm] not too sure what goes on behind the scenes to do with the club but, of course, when we are here and we are always together, we have a joke about it."
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ArticleThe Three Lions' qualifier with North Macedonia on Monday marks their 18th game in M16.
The match against North Macedonia will bring the campaign to an end which, for a lot of players, has been a very long one.
Despite this, Shaw's motivation is strong to end on it a high and then take a break before it al begins again in pre-season.
"It's very tough but I think, for me, at the end of the day, it's our job," he said.
"We are extremely grateful to be picked but it is our job. I'd much rather have a shorter summer this year and be in the Euros next summer.
"For me, I have no problem with the games. It's tough but we are all very fit individuals and team and we push ourselves to the max.
"These games are very important. We know that we want to be in the Euros next summer and these games mean a lot and we need to be fit and ready to go."