10 Things Man Utd Fans Need To Know About Luke Shaw

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Luke Shaw Manchester United It€™s fair to say that 2014 has been a good year for Luke Shaw. Following a breakout campaign for Southampton the teenager has seen his career go from strength to strength as he emerges as one of England€™s brightest young prospects. Part of a young and gifted Saints squad last term, Shaw played a pivotal role in the club finishing eighth place €“ their highest ever Premier League finish - and was named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year for 2013€“14. Shaw€™s fine performances at club level were also rewarded by a place in England manager Roy Hodgson€™s 23-man World Cup squad this summer, followed by a lucrative move to Manchester United in June. The Red Devils made Shaw their second summer signing under Louis van Gaal€™s new era, following the acquisition of Ander Herrera, and big things are expected of the 18-year-old defender as United seek to rebuild following a troubling season under David Moyes. But what do we know about Luke Shaw who, still a teen, is only just beginning his career as a professional footballer? With his move to Old Trafford complete, here we take a look at 10 Things Man Utd Fans Need To Know About Luke Shaw.
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Joseph is an accredited football journalist and has interviewed nearly all of the current 20 Barclay's Premier League managers. He is also a correspondent for Bleacher Report and has written for Caught Offside and Give Me Football.