Shaw ignoring comparisons with Cole

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It looks a straight shoot-out between the Southampton teenager and the experienced Chelsea defender for the 23-man squad heading to Brazil, as Everton left-back Leighton Baines appears all but assured to be included.

Shaw made his England debut as a half-time replacement for boyhood idol Cole in Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Denmark, putting in an impressive display before returning to club matters this weekend.