Could Shaw play at centre-back again?

Other than a shaky moment prior to half-time – when Forest thought they’d halved the deficit only for the ‘goal’ to be ruled out for offside – and a couple of sharp David De Gea saves, the Reds’ backline held firm to claim yet another Old Trafford clean sheet on Tuesday night.

According to FBRef.com, Luke touched the ball 118 times – more than any other player on the pitch – and made three interceptions, with only Casemiro and Tyrell Malacia, who occupied Luke’s usual left-back position, matching that figure.

He kept the dangerous Brennan Johnson largely quiet, winning all three of his aerial duels and completed over 90 per cent of his passes to play an important part in United’s build-up, as goals from Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Fred secured a dominant win on our return to Premier League action.

So, did Luke’s impressive showing against Steve Cooper’s side prove that, as well as marauding down the left and creating chances for our forwards, he can also occupy a central role in a traditional back four if needed?

Ten Hag clearly believes so.