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Man United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe gives Luke Shaw hilarious pep talk

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Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has given Luke Shaw some key advice ahead of the Euro 2024 final.

The left-back is set to start on the bench again for England as they play Spain in Berlin – live on talkSPORT.

Shaw has been a super sub for England in their quarter-final and semi-final winsCredit: Getty

The Red Devils full-back was a surprise inclusion in Gareth Southgate‘s squad for the tournament given a hamstring injury has seen him absent since February.

Southgate, however, deemed Shaw worth the gamble, with Kieran Trippier starting in every game of the tournament so far at left-back.

However, against Switzerland and Netherlands in the last two rounds, he has entered the fray off the substitutes bench.

talkSPORT understands that Shaw will once again be on the bench for the Euro 2024 final.

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But, it’s likely he could well see action again in the Olympiastadion.

Ratcliffe has only been a partial owner at Manchester United since his 25 per cent purchase went through in February.

He clearly, though, knows all about Shaw’s injury troubles and offered a quip when asked to give a rallying cry to the England squad ahead of the final.

“All the very best of luck on Sunday and I sincerely hope you’re successful,” he told BBC Sport.

Ratcliffe clearly has a sense of humourCredit: BBC Sport

But his big message was saved until last after a few more celebrity fans had their say.

“Luke, please don’t pull your hamstring again,” Ratcliffe added.

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It’s a comment that left football fans in stitches on social media.

One supporter posted in reply: “This is an all timer from Sir Jim. Unreal stuff. Can’t lie… every #MUFC fan was thinking it. 🤣 🤣”

Shaw has repaid Southgate’s faith in the last two gamesCredit: Getty

A second commented: “What did sir Jim say?” followed by laughing emojis.

While a third added: “SJR echoing all Man United fans sentiments.”

talkSPORT will bring you live commentary of the Euro 2024 final on Sunday as England bid to make history against Spain. Tune in via the website or the app, and follow our live Euro 2024 blog for all the build-up.

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