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08-Mar-2021 08:10:26 | The Guardian

Luke Shaw needs England reward, Aubameyang shining at right time and Barkley’s Villa struggles

It has been two and a half years since Luke Shaw last featured for England, in a 2-1 defeat to Spain. The left-back, however, is probably Manchester United’s most in-form player at the moment, consistently producing the goods. In defence he has looked assured all season, lifting his game since Alex Telles’ arrival from Porto in the summer finally added much-needed depth to a squad where many were sleepwalking into the side. On Sunday Shaw was again diligent against a high-on-confidence Riyad Mahrez, who struggled to make an impression for Manchester City, but things got even better with his superb run and composed finish at the other end, a moment that proved his energy and how his fitness has improved in recent seasons. With three England games coming up at the end of the month, it would be ludicrous if Gareth Southgate did not select Shaw at this stage, although stranger things have happened. Will Unwin