Fit-again Luke Shaw ready for 'two big finals'

Luke Shaw is determined to win "two big finals" and become kings of the continent having helped England overcome Switzerland at the end of a long road back from injury.

After 139 days and issues with a hamstring complaint, the 28-year-old returned to action as a second-half substitute in Saturday's Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland.

Shaw showed few signs of rust as the match finished 1-1 after extra time and went to penalties, where England triumphed 5-3 to set-up a semi-final clash against the Netherlands on Wednesday.

"It felt amazing, to be honest," the Manchester United left-back said. "It’s been a really long road. I’ve had a lot of setbacks.

"I think the hard work I’ve put in, especially over the last few weeks, make it worthwhile.

"Last night was a very nice moment for me and to be back on the pitch, to enjoy being back on the pitch, and to cap it off with a win was a really nice feeling for me and a very happy one."

Asked how much it meant that Gareth Southgate kept faith in him by selecting him for the Euros despite his injury problems, Shaw told Lions’ Den, an official England social media show. : "I think we all thought that I would have been back a bit sooner.

"But unfortunately, like I said, there was a couple of setbacks along the way, which made me want it even more, to be honest. To be able to get back out there.

"Of course I owe Gareth a lot for the faith he’s shown me and the trust he’s given me to be able to come and be part of the squad, even if it is in the later games that it has been. I owe him a lot."

Shaw was full of praise for the England manager after taking charge of his 100th match, saying the thing the players most love about him as how he always puts the team first.

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