Shawcross also touched on the budding relationship with his partner in the center of defense, Leandro González Pirez, as well as the other regular center backs on the roster.

“The relationship with Leandro is brilliant. He is a good player, he’s strong, the aggressive type of defender I like in that last part where you need defenders. We’ve got that in abundance, with [Nicolás] Figal, me, Christian [Makoun], some real strong aggressive defenders and to rack up clean sheets this season and to go out and have a very successful season.”

Head coach Phil Neville also expressed his delight with the performance from Shawcross, highlighting the defender’s comfort in the match.

“I was delighted with Ryan, didn’t surprise me one bit. He just came in and looked like he’s been playing MLS fútbol all his life. That’s what he’s been like since day one,” said Neville.

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