Former Man United defender backs struggling full-back to succeed

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Former Manchester United defender Denis Irwin believes that Luke Shaw will succeed at Old Trafford.

The 19-year-old moved to Old Trafford from Southampton last summer has failed to impress boss Louis van Gaal after some rather subdued performances.

Shaw arrived for a fee of £28m and has since faced heavy criticism from a number of fans and media pundits, but Irwin believes the England defender can become a success at the club and put his previous troubles behind him.

“I have no doubt he will be a great player for us in years to come,” Irwin told PA Sport. “Until he gets a run of games I don’t think you are going to see the quality Luke Shaw can bring to a side.

“When he gets that under his belt you will see the best of him. Hopefully he will stay injury-free for us for the rest of year and get a run of games.”

Shaw has started just 12 game this season.


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