Stuart Pearce believes Luke Shaw s inclusion in England s FIFA World Cup squad is a waste of the player s potential.
The 18-year-old was selected as back-up to Leighton Baines in the left-back role for Roy Hodgson s final party of 23.
Shaw was named ahead of experienced campaigner Ashley Cole, who promptly retired from the international game in the wake of the announcement.
With Shaw arguably unlikely to feature in Brazil unless Baines suffers injury or suspension Pearce, who won 78 caps for England at left-back, believes Cole would have been a more logical choice.
Luke should have been playing in the Under-21 qualifier against Wales and then going on to the (Under-20) Toulon tournament, he told The Independent.
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Hamburger SV have confirmed the signing of youngster Gokhan Tore from Chelsea on their official website.
The Turkish midfielder is the third player to arrive at Hamburg from Chelsea, following the transfers of Michael Mancienne and Jacopo Sala.
Tore, who only joined Chelsea in January 2009, has signed a three-year deal at Imtech Arena.
I look forward to HSV. It is a club with great tradition, which is located in a great city. I will do my best for this club, Tore told Hamburg TV.
Hamburg sporting director Frank Arnesen says the 19-year-old will be given time to properly develop at the club.
Gokhan is a young and extremely talented player, he is left-footed and an offensive.
He is also a physically strong player with good vision. We mus…