Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has despatched a hilarious message to left-back Luke Shaw as he prepares for Sunday’s Euro 2024 closing.
Crimson Devils star Shaw battled common accidents all through the 2023/24 home marketing campaign and has struggled to regain his health whereas on worldwide responsibility at Euro 2024. The left-back has featured in simply two of England’s 5 matches in Germany, approaching within the second half towards each Switzerland and the Netherlands.
Each of his substitutions have come as welcome information to England followers, who’ve lengthy referred to as for stability on the left facet of the pitch – with Newcastle’s Kieran Trippier occupying the left-back function in Shaw’s place.
Forward of the Three Lions’ big conflict with Spain on Sunday evening, Ratcliffe poked enjoyable at Shaw’s harm report by urging the left-back to maintain himself wholesome throughout the sport.
As a part of a montage video from BBC Sport, the INEOS chief mentioned: “All the perfect of luck on Sunday and I sincerely hope that you’re profitable. Luke, please do not pull your hamstring once more.”
Shaw made simply his second look since February throughout England’s semi-final conflict with the Netherlands, enjoying 45 minutes of their dramatic 2-1 victory in Dortmund. His introduction to the workforce introduced instant stability to the pitch, permitting gamers to advance with attacking confidence.
England’s success to this point within the event has assured them a spot in Sunday’s closing, the place they are going to face Spain and hope to carry an finish to their look ahead to European silverware.
Elsewhere at United, fellow left-back Tyrell Malacia is again at Carrington to proceed his particular person coaching programme as he seeks to return from the knee harm which stored him sidelined for the whole lot of final season.