MANCHESTER -- Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has said he has taken criticism from manager Jose Mourinho like "a grown man" -- but he hates missing games and wants to fight his way back into the side.

Mourinho, who criticised Shaw's display after the 3-1 defeat at Watford on Sept. 18, confirmed the left-back will play for United against Fenerbahce in the Europa League at Old Trafford on Thursday night.

The 21-year-old England international made his first appearance since that Watford game when he came on as a late substitute in the 0-0 draw against Liverpool at Anfield on Monday, having been troubled by a groin problem beforehand.

Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, Shaw said: "I have said before, I'm a grown man and take what the manager said. I'm still young and need to take on board what he says and improve. I was disappointed with the result but not what the manager said.

"It's been good to rest the groin but I want to play every game and hate missing matches. I'm back now and ready to fight for my place."