Coach also expects the left-back’s experience to be valuable to Manchester United next season
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick believes defender Luke Shaw has done enough to earn a place in the England squad for this summer’s World Cup.
Three Lions’ coach Thomas Tuchel is expected to announce his tournament squad on Friday, but Shaw remains uncertain of selection despite an impressive campaign with United.
The 30-year-old left-back has yet to feature under Tuchel, who also overlooked him in March while calling up United teammates Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo.
Shaw strengthened his case after scoring the opening goal in United’s 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest, prompting Carrick to back the defender’s international credentials.
Asked whether Shaw deserved a call-up, Carrick said: “I certainly think so, yeah. I haven’t got much sway in the matter at all, but I certainly think so.”
The former England midfielder praised Shaw’s consistency and experience as qualities he believes could benefit the national team.
“Again, the consistency, just what he’s capable of doing; the performance, the experience, his strengths, his attributes that he’s got,” Carrick said.
“For me, yeah, he’s a fantastic full-back. I think between them, all three of them [Shaw, Maguire and Mainoo] have done their chances no harm recently for sure.”
Since arriving from Southampton in 2014, Shaw has struggled with injuries and has never completed a full season for United. However, he has managed to start every Premier League match for the club so far this term.
“To start every game is a really fantastic thing to be able to do,” Carrick said. “Next season is a new season.”
“There’s different types of runs of games, so that’s part of adapting, but then that’s a little bit older and experience in knowing your body and managing things.”
Carrick added that Shaw’s experience at Old Trafford would remain valuable to the club regardless of how many matches he plays next season.
“He’s at that stage now, Luke, where he’s got an awful lot of experience,” Carrick said. “He’s been here for a long time, he knows the club, he knows what it feels like, he’s known the ups and he’s suffered some of the more challenging times.”
“So, next season I think his experience will be valuable, however many games he plays.”
