Shaw Impressed By Attacking Exploits

Luke Shaw might have been forced to watch Tour 2017, presented by Aon, from the sidelines as he continues his recuperation from injury, but the Manchester United defender has been impressed by what he’s seen from his team-mates, particularly from an attacking point of view.

The Reds have won four matches out of four so far in pre-season and netted some fine goals. Romelu Lukaku has opened his account already for his new club, while Marcus Rashford, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Jesse Lingard have also got themselves on the scoresheet.

Shaw picked out Lingard as his star performer, but says all the forward players have looked exciting ahead of the new campaign.

"You look at the pace and skill we have up top and the finishing ability and it’s frightening," he told MUTV. "The attacking players have shown a lot of quality on tour, especially when you look at Rom’s goal against City. It wasn’t an easy finish and Marcus has been in great form too and has scored a few goals. Micki's also scored and played how he always plays and Martial – wow, the skill for the goal [against Real Madrid] was fantastic.

"You can’t forget Jesse as well; for me, Jesse is my standout player so far on this tour. He’s everywhere and always willing to set up the play and chip in with a goal or an assist. Hopefully all the boys can carry on doing their thing."

Shaw and his fellow team-mates Ashley Young and Marcos Rojo, who are also recovering from injury, are making good progress and Shaw says it’s been very beneficial to be part of the travelling group.

"It’s been great to all be together and that’s why it was a positive thing that me, Ash and Marcos came on the trip," he added. "We’ve been together as a group for a while now but obviously each summer there are new lads that come in each season and it’s good to bond with them and get to know them. It’s good for the squad to build momentum and be around each other and get to know each other more and it builds more strength on the pitch.

"Romelu and Victor [Lindelof] have settled in very well. It’s good for Rom as he knew a few of the players before he came so it was pretty easy for him to settle and Victor was new to the group but he has settled really well and he’s enjoying it. The main thing now is to build up fitness and make sure everyone is in peak condition for the start of the season."