Slovakia vs England: Luke Shaw to miss match after feeling ‘uncomfortable’ with leg he broke last season

‘I don't think it'll keep him out too long,’ says England manager Sam Allardyce

Luke Shaw has played every minute of Manchester United’s first-team games this season

Luke Shaw will miss England’s World Cup qualifier against Slovakia and has returned to Manchester United after feeling ‘uncomfortable’ with the leg he broke almost 12 months ago.

Shaw, 21, had been due to start Sunday’s Group F clash in Trnava on the bench with manager Sam Allardyce naming Tottenham defender Danny Rose in his starting XI at left-back.

But after spending the week training with England at St George’s Park, Shaw, who has played every minute of United’s first-team games this season since returning from his broken leg lay-off, raised concerns over his leg before the squad departed for Slovakia on Saturday afternoon.

United face Manchester City at Old Trafford next Saturday, but Allardyce is hopeful that the full-back will be fit to face Pep Guardiola’s team.

“It's a slight problem with the leg,” Allardyce said. “I don't think it'll keep him out too long.

“It’s a little ache, muscular, but he felt a little uncomfortable with it.

“With what he's been through, we didn't want to take a chance – it's the calf where the break was.

“I think he's done exceptionally well given the games he's played, but he didn't feel comfortable, so the wise thing to do was send him back to United.

“He wasn't starting anyway. I'd be surprised if he wasn't okay for United's next game.”