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Rio Ferdinand salutes Luke Shaw for fighting back to thrive at Manchester United having been 'discarded on the scrap heap' and looking like 'a broken man' under Jose Mourinho

Luke Shaw was 'a broken man' and looked like 'he was on the scrap heap' for Manchester United before fighting his way back, says Rio Ferdinand.

The former United defender, now pundit, believes Shaw deserves enormous credit for reviving his career at Old Trafford this season.

Speaking on his Vibe with FIVE podcast, Ferdinand said: 'I think in seasons gone by, you could throw at him in terms of his application, he looked a little bit off the pace, a little bit lazy at times.

Luke Shaw has been in superb form this season
Rio Ferdinand believes Shaw deserves great credit

Special mention to @LukeShaw23 on his #MUFC form this season!