Speaking to Sky Sports about England's options at left-back, Luke Shaw said: "I think the competition is brilliant, not just the ones in the camp now but of course over the whole of the Premier League.
"You look at the full-backs that are English and they're all performing on a really high level, for example, obviously I know Matt Targett and he's having a very good season. Obviously Aaron Cresswell as well.
"So you know there's not just the ones that involved and, of course, like [Arsenal winger] Bukayo Saka was here and played wing-back last time and he's a brilliant player and really versatile.
"Then obviously Chilly [Chelsea's Ben Chilwell] - he's been brilliant and he played against Poland and he was outstanding so the competition is really high and I think it's only good for Gareth [Southgate, head coach].
"I enjoy competition, you need competition to press you on more so I think it's really healthy for the squad because you know there's competition all around and everyone wants to play so everyone has got to fight for that shirt."
Shaw has been included in the latest England squad for the first time since 2018 after reestablishing himself as the best left-back in the Premier League this season.
The Manchester United defender has made an instant impression on Southgate, with the Three Lions head coach stating that he was 'delighted' to have the 25-year-old back in the team.
