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Shaw picks favourite World Cup goal

The defender gave it some thought before electing for a startling diving header by Robin van Persie at the 2014 finals in Brazil.

The goal, for the Netherlands in a 5-1 belting of Spain in the group stage, was the equaliser after Xabi Alonso's opener and illuminated the tournament.

ud83dudcc5 15 years ago today, Robin van Persie scored his first international goal

ud83cuddf3ud83cuddf1 He ended his career as @OnsOranje's record scorer, having added 49 more

ud83eudd14 Was this the pick of the bunch, @Persie_Official?