SHAW THING

England squad announcement: Luke Shaw set to be named in group to face Lithuania and Germany despite Manchester United exile

Gareth Southgate ready to hand left-back an international call-up even though he has hardly featured for club

Jamie Gordon

Published: 12:00, 16 Mar 2017
Updated: 12:30, 16 Mar 2017

LUKE SHAW is set to be named in Gareth Southgate's squad to face Lithuania and Germany.

The Manchester United defender's expected call-up comes despite a lack of action in club football.

Luke Shaw is set to be named in the England squad despite a lack of game time — Luke Shaw is set to be named in the England squad despite a lack of game timeCredit: PA:Press Association

Left-back Shaw has played just twice in 2017 - the 4-0 win over Wigan and 1-1 draw with Bournemouth.

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He has been publicly criticised by both Jose Mourinho and predecessor Louis van Gaal.

England travel to Germany for a friendly on March 22 before facing Lithaunia in a World Cup qualifier four days later at Wembley.

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The s claiming Andy Carroll has been left out in favour of Shaw's United team-mate Marcus Rashford.

And with Wayne Rooney absent, Gary Cahill is reportedly set to be handed the captain's armband.

Luke Shaw has been out of the first-team picture at Manchester United since their defeat at Watford but has been injured — Luke Shaw is struggling to convince Jose Mourinho that he can be United's first choice left-back after returning from injuryCredit: Getty Images

Shaw will get a chance to prove his worth with the national squad — Shaw will get a chance to prove his worth with the national squadCredit: Getty Images

Harry Kane is another notable name missing. with England short on options going forward.

The Three Lions have 10 points from four qualifying matches so far after a 0-0 draw in Slovenia.

And Southgate will be looking for a good performance against Euro 2016 semi-finalists Germany to strengthen his position after taking over from Sam Allardyce last year.

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