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Luke Shaw is 'just pipping' Ben Chilwell for an England starting spot after setting up Harry Kane's opener in Albania, says Ashley Cole... as Manchester United defender admits he'd been 'regretting' not taking previous chances under Gareth Southgate

Ashley Cole admits Luke Shaw is ahead of Ben Chilwell in the race to become England's first-choice left-back at this summer's European Championships.

Manchester United defender Shaw made his first England appearance since 2018 on Sunday during the Three Lions' 2-0 victory in Albania, playing the full 90 minutes and setting up Harry Kane's opener in the World Cup qualifying win.

Chelsea man Chilwell was England's stand-out option at left-back for several months before Shaw's recent resurgence but Cole claimed the United man will keep his spot if he remains consistent until the rest of the season.