Shaw: We're moving in the right direction

While the left-back admits the side needs to get more points on the board, he has been encouraged by the performance level and is optimistic for this final stretch of games before the break for this winter's World Cup finals in Qatar.

During an exclusive interview for United Review, the official matchday programme for Thursday's Europa League tie with Sheriff Tiraspol, the England international discussed the manager, the competition provided by Tyrell Malacia for his place and facing Antony in training, among a host of other topics.

When asked about Ten Hag's impact, Shaw said: "He speaks to the players individually quite a lot and I think, from the start of pre-season, I could see what sort…