When the spiral started at Manchester United last season Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw were culpable so often they seemed conjoined.
Privately, Shaw felt he was exposed amid his willingness to cover for Maguire. A confidant advised Shaw to be more selfish. There is scant evidence of selfishness throughout Shaw's eight years with United.
He has regained form this season, arguably his best two terms on from his stellar 2020-21 campaign. Exclusive: Forest want to sign Henderson in possible £30m deal For context, that was played out almost entirely with the turnstiles locked and umpteen results were as misleading as United's second-place finish.
This season, with the adrenaline whirring at packed grounds, Shaw has improved and overcome the setback of a summer signing dislodging him.