Luke Shaw puts Manchester United move on hold to focus on England's challenge at the World Cup

Saints defender fully focused on England's World Cup challenge

Manchester United made bid for Southampton left back

Shaw admits surprise and delight at World Cup call-up

Luke Shaw has put his move to Manchester United on hold until after the World Cup to concentrate on playing for England.

The Southampton left-back wants to move to Old Trafford, but it will have to wait until after the tournament.

Shaw, who is training with the England squad in Portugal this week, said: 'It is something that is not even on my mind.



VIDEO Scroll down to watch Luke Shaw talk about his pride at being in the England squad



All smiles: Luke Shaw is excited ahead of England's World Cup campaign

Job to do: Shaw says he was surprised to get the call up to the squad

'Transfer talk is completely gone – I am here to focus on England and England only.’

Shaw, 18, admits he was surprised to get into Roy Hodgson’s squad ahead of Ashley Cole after an outstanding season on the south coast.

He added: 'I was very surprised. With Ashley Cole not playing that many games, I thought I might have a chance.



'But obviously he played in the last three games of the season and he played incredibly well so that made me think that maybe it might not be my turn.



'Obviously, I saw that I was announced in the squad and it was the best feeling in the world. I remember when I was sitting there with my family and friends and we were just all so proud that I am still only 18 and going to a World Cup.

'There’s no pressure – I don’t really feel pressure. I just focus on my own game. I have come here to help the England team and I will do everything I can.

Part of the team: Shaw trains next to captain Steven Gerrard

Talking tactics: Shaw has a conversation with manager Roy Hodgson