Get the latest United transfer window updates, news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Luke Shaw had waited long enough for this moment.
Having put the graft in to stay clear of injury and become one of the most consistent players in the Manchester United side, a call-up for his first major international tournament since 2014 was richly deserved.
But football is rarely straightforward, and not only did he miss out on a place in the starting lineup for the Croatia game on Sunday but Gareth Southgate opted to instead plump for Kieran Trippier, a player United are keen on signing this summer.
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