Jose Mourinho: 'Luke Shaw a long way behind teammates'

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has launched a fresh criticism of full-back Luke Shaw, claiming that the England international is a "long way behind" his teammates.

The 21-year-old has found himself frozen out by Mourinho in recent months, making just two appearances since November due to a lack of form and fitness.

Shaw is understood to have been available for selection since mid-January, but Mourinho questioned his commitment, focus and ambition having left him out of the matchday squad once again for Saturday's 0-0 draw with West Bromwich Albion.

When asked what Shaw needs to do to get back in the squad, Mourinho told reporters: "Who? Luke Shaw? It's difficult for him to be on the bench.

"Because I cannot compare him with Ashley Young, with [Matteo] Darmian, with [Daley] Blind. I cannot compare the way he trains, the way he way he commits, the focus, the ambition. I cannot compare. He is a long way behind."

Shaw has made just seven Premier League starts this season, with only one of those coming since October.