Shaw is ‘touch and go’ to make the final England squad (Picture: Getty)
Luke Shaw has admitted he is not ‘100 per cent’ fit heading England’s Euro 2024 campaign but hit back at those questioning his commitment to the Manchester United cause.
Shaw has endured an injury-hit season having been limited to just 15 starts in all competitions with his last appearance coming back in February.
Despite his lack of game time, the left-back was named in Gareth Southgate’s provisional 33-man squad – although the Three Lions boss later admitted his chances of making his final squad of 26 are ‘a long shot’.
Shaw was again absent as United lifted the FA Cup on Saturday after a thrilling win over Manchester City,
In a fiery social media post, the defender hit back at those who have questioned his loyalty to United and defended his absence over the last three months, insisting he is ‘constantly working’ to get back into the side.
‘Happy for the boys to lift the trophy at the weekend and finish this season on a positive. As much as it was the result I wanted it was hard to watch from the stands,’ he wrote on Monday.
‘This has definitely been the most frustrating season for me, I have had set back after set back and have worked so hard to get back to fitness but things just haven’t gone my way.
‘I pushed so hard to get back before the end of the season and the final but some things just aren’t meant to be.
‘There’s nothing I want to do more than play and win with Manchester United I don’t normally react to things I see on social media but there’s a lot of people questioning my loyalty to this club and asking how I am fit for England but not United.
‘The reality is I am not 100% fit for either right now but I am doing everything I can and constantly working to be.
‘I have been at this club for 10 years through highs and lows and for anyone to question my loyalty is obviously frustrating.
‘I appreciate I haven’t updated you all with my injuries and where I’m at with my recovery but equally the most important thing to me is that we’re supporting the team playing.
‘My biggest focus right now is being fit and then whatever happens this summer I will be ready. Thank you for your patience.’
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