Luke Shaw Shines as Manchester United Defeats Nottingham Forest in Thrilling Finale

Manchester United secured a narrow victory against Nottingham Forest in a five-goal thriller during their final home match of the Premier League season on Sunday.

The match opened with 30-year-old full-back Luke Shaw scoring his first goal for United since the 2022/23 season, capping off what has been one of his best campaigns in a Reds shirt.

Post-match, Carrick was asked if Luke Shaw merits consideration for Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad, as reported by ESPN. He responded, “I certainly think so, yeah. I haven’t got much sway in the matter at all, but I certainly think so.

“Again, the consistency, just what he’s capable of doing. The performance, the experience, his strengths, his attributes that he’s got. For me, yeah, he’s a fantastic full-back. I think between them, I think all three of them have done their chances no harm recently for sure.”

Shaw has struggled with injuries throughout his tenure at Manchester United but has impressively started every Premier League game this season for the Red Devils.

“To start every game is a really fantastic thing to be able to do,” Carrick remarked. “Next season is a new season. There’s different types of runs of game so that’s part of adapting but then that’s a little bit older and experience in knowing your body and managing things.

“He’s at that stage now, Luke, where he’s got an awful lot of experience. He’s been here for a long time, he knows the club, he knows what it feels like, he’s known the ups, and he’s suffered some of the more challenging times.

“So, next season I think his experience will be valuable, however many games he plays.”

Should he secure another place in Michael Carrick’s starting XI against Brighton & Hove Albion in their season finale, Luke Shaw would complete a full season of starting every league game for Manchester United in 2025/26, a remarkable feat considering his previous injury struggles.

If Thomas Tuchel is looking for a dependable full-back to fill a spot in his World Cup lineup, as Carrick noted, Shaw could prove to be a standout selection.