Luke Shaw says Man United must put Newcastle draw behind them and focus on beating Spurs

Manchester United were held to a 0-0 draw by Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday.

The point kept United fifth in the table on 16 points from nine matches, with Newcastle a point further back in sixth.

The National spoke to United defender Luke Shaw following the Old Trafford stalemate.

What’s the feeling in the dressing room after that?

One that got away, I think. It’s quite quiet in the changing room. We’re disappointed at where we want to be and what we want to achieve. In games like this at home to Newcastle we have to win. We know that and it was the start of a big week with three games starting with this one. It wasn’t the result we wanted and we know that, but we have to put it behind us and we have a big game on Wednesday [against Tottenham]. We have to win that.

What about you? Are you happy with the way you're playing?

Yes, but I think the most important thing is the team. Whenever I get a chance, whenever I play I just do my best. The good thing with this manager [Erik ten Hag] is that if you’re not playing well then you won’t play. In the past that’s not been the case but I think the good thing about this manager is that he’s keeping everyone on their toes. He makes sure that everyone is 100 per cent every day. If you’re not at it then you won’t play. That’s a positive thing. We all know that. And for me I’ve just got to keep working harder.

You spent a period out of the side. What did the manager say to you?

To be honest I didn’t really need him to say anything to me. I knew the first two games were nowhere near good enough. I completely understood that it was my time to come out of the team. The results were bad, my performances were not good enough. I just had to keep training hard every day