LUKE SHAW’S red card for England came as welcome news to Manchester United fans.
The left-back was sent off in the 2-1 win over Italy after picking up two yellow cards in less than a minute.
He is now suspended for England’s next game against Ukraine on Sunday.
That means the 27-year-old faces an extended rest before returning to United duty.
The Red Devils return to action after the international break with a tough trip to Newcastle on April 2.
But United fans are safe in the knowledge that Shaw can put his feet up for the England game against Ukraine at Wembley and not play again until United’s match at St James’ Park.
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Red Devils supporters took to social media after Shaw was sent off to rejoice at the fact he doesn’t have to play on Sunday.
One exclaimed: “SHAW SUSPENDED LETS GOOOOO.”
Another sarcastically wrote: “Oh dear! Luke Shaw red card and suspended for next game. As a United fan I’m devastated.”
A third added: “Shaw suspended niceeeeee.”
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And a fourth joked: “Weeks rest for Shaw. Ten Hag masterclass.”
Shaw’s first yellow card was for time wasting and he was shown a second just 54 seconds later for a cynical foul on Italy striker Mateo Retegui.
Fortunately for England, Shaw’s sending off did not change the outcome of the match.
Declan Rice opened the scoring for the Three Lions before Harry Kane scored from the spot to become England’s all-time top scorer.
Retegui pulled one back for Italy on his debut but Gareth Southgate’s side held on to claim a vital win.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
