What Luke Shaw says about Bellingham: ‘Terrifying’

Luke Shawleft side of Englandassured this Monday in a press conference that the progress of Jude Bellingham in the last stage of his career “was really scary” and recognized the talent of the player of real Madridwhich could be key in the Euro Cup semi-final clash his team faces this Wednesday with Netherlands.

Shaw He spoke to the media to talk about his absence from almost all the matches of the competition, he also analyzed the upcoming matches he will be playing. England and praised the figure of the player real Madrid.

“The development of Bellingham It’s scary. When he first came in, you could see his mentality and talent. He remained humble. “He’s brilliant under pressure and shows what he’s capable of,” he said. Luke Shaw.

Shaw He played again for a few minutes up front Switzerland after months of being hurt. Exactly, since February, when his first problems with his hamstring appeared. Your coach, Gareth Southgate, called him up in hopes of quickly regaining one of his starters on defense. However, it wasn’t until the fifth game that he was able to play: “It’s hard to go to games and not be able to wear a shirt,” he said at a press conference. Shaw.

Southgate He left the England like as a pure full-back Ben Chilwell (Chelsea) or Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace). Just took it Shaw for that position and in five matches of England (Serbia, Denmark, Slovenia, Slovakia and Switzerland) used without much success Kieran Trippier with a modified leg. For the convenience of Southgate and of ShawFinally, in the quarterfinals, he played a few minutes after being substituted Kobbie Mainoo in the 78th minute.

Luke Shaw He told the media: “It was difficult and strange to go to the games and feel the atmosphere without participating. It was difficult, but that motivated me to work harder. The atmosphere of those games also motivated me .” And the player Manchester United He added: Of course I’m excited to come back, but the priority is to get through to the next round. “I was a little surprised (that he was the only left back called up), but you have to take into account how good Trippier can be as a left back.”

Besides, Luke Shaw He has words of thanks for Southgate: “Before the team was announced, we had a recovery plan. It was going to come back in the second or third game, but unfortunately things didn’t go according to plan and I was delayed for one or two games. It was difficult, of course. They really there to help me not only Gareth Southgate as well as the medical staff. I have a lot to thank them for,” he said.

Furthermore, Shaw He indicated the “misunderstood criticism” that his coach receives because, in his opinion, Southgate He has done a great job for his country and for his players, whom he has raised to a higher level. “There is no coach who has been as successful as him lately. The players love him, he is what we really need. He allows us to go out on the field and give our best. He showed great faith and confidence in choosing me,” said the England international.

And he also declared Luke Shaw that the last two matches, the round of 16 are against Slovakia and the quarterfinal against Switzerland They have been together a lot England “as a group” and spoke of the option of reaching another Euro final after they lost the Wembley match Italy three years ago: “We have more faith and unity than ever. In times like this, we have players who can step up. Everyone is eager for another semi-final, and hopefully, to reach the final,” concluded full-back . Manchester United.