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Man Utd news: Jose Mourinho praises Luke Shaw after Champions League win over CSKA Moscow
JOSE MOURINHO singled out Luke Shaw for praise after Manchester United beat CSKA Moscow.
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Shaw was handed a rare start for Manchester United, and he turned in an impressive display as United prevailed 2-1 to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League as Group A winners.
Goals from Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford provided United with 15 points from their six group matches.
Previously, the England international had managed just two substitute appearances in the EFL Cup this term.
Shaw appears increasingly likely to leave United in January, as he seeks to bolster his chances of getting a call-up to the World Cup.
Luke Shaw was given a rare start for Manchester United
Luke [Shaw] offensively was very good and made a great contribution for the team
The left-back hasn’t always seen eye-to-eye with Mourinho, but the Portuguese tactician was quick to praise the 22-year-old.
“Luke [Shaw] offensively was very good and made a great contribution for the team,” Mourinho said.
"Shaw had waited for a long time, it is not easy to give an opportunity to a player in matches when we need results.
Jose Mourinho was pleased with Luke Shaw's display
“I wanted to make changes, but Luke managed 90 minutes and I told him it is a opportunity to increase his levels."
United turn their attentions back to the Premier League on Sunday (4.30pm) when they take on long-standing table-toppers Manchester City at Old Trafford.
Mourinho will be eager to close the eight-point gap that currently exists between the two teams.
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