Luke Shaw shared his journey during the Euros, his respect for manager Gareth Southgate, his assessment of his teammates, and his thoughts on his upcoming semi-final opponents, the Netherlands, in a comprehensive and in-depth interview with the British media.
Regarding his four-month absence, Luke Shaw confessed that it has been a tough time but he also thanked the coaching team and medical staff for their support during his recovery. He is happy with his current fitness and is looking forward to playing a full game, but that will also depend on what manager Southgate has in store for him.
For Southgate, Luke Shaw expressed high respect and gratitude. He believes that Southgate has worked hard for the national team and the players and has achieved remarkable success. He praised Southgate for getting the best out of his players on the pitch and expressed his gratitude for the confidence and trust he showed when he was called up.
Talking about how he felt after his comeback, Luke Shaw said it was both strange and tough, but he was also motivated by the atmosphere of the game. He was happy to be back on the pitch, but more importantly to help the team win in the tournament. He emphasized the team's unity and belief in the knockout rounds, citing these as the keys to their ability to keep moving forward.
Speaking about his teammates, Luke Shaw spoke highly of Bellingham and Saka. He believes that Bellingham has made amazing progress and is in line to win the Ballon d'Or. As for Saka, he praised his qualities of humility, honesty and hard work and was pleased that he was able to bravely take the penalty.
On his upcoming semi-final opponents, the Netherlands, Luke Shaw said they are a very good team with no obvious weaknesses. But he also emphasized that the team needs to focus on their performance and have confidence in themselves. He believes that the game will be very exciting and the team's goal is to win the game and advance to the next round.
In addition, Luke Shaw spoke about the guidance he received from Ten Hag and Depay in the Dutch team. He revealed that Ten Hag sent him an interesting message about the game but did not reveal the specifics. As for Depay, he admitted that his opponent is a huge threat in the Dutch team and needs to be focused on by the team during the game.
Overall, Luke Shaw's interview shows his deep affection for the team, coach and teammates, as well as his serious attitude and high confidence in the game. His words reveal his desire for victory and expectation for the future, and I believe this spirit of his will inspire England to achieve better results in the semi-finals of the European Cup.
