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England vs Germany: Jose Mourinho insists Luke Shaw SHOULD start in last-16 clash

Jose Mourinho has offered yet another pointed critique of Luke Shaw, but picked the left-back in the team he'd opt for against Germany.

The public spat between the pair has escalated over the last few days in a continuation of their fractious relationship at Manchester United.

The Portuguese wished Shaw well and was complementary about certain aspects of the left-back's game but also cloaked his comments in a more general critique of the 25-year-old.

Jose Mourinho offered another pointed critique of Luke Shaw ahead of the Germany clash

Jose Mourinho offered another pointed critique of Luke Shaw ahead of the Germany clash

He suggested the defender should stay back on corners but picked him to face Germany

He suggested the defender should stay back on corners but picked him to face Germany

Mourinho previously criticised Shaw's corner taking in England's win over Czech Republic

Mourinho previously criticised Shaw's corner taking in England's win over Czech Republic

He told the Times: 'For me, Shaw has played well, better than in the first match, took more risks, didn’t make mistakes.