England defender Luke Shaw has expressed his excitement about the future of the Three Lions, believing that there are "big things" ahead for the squad.

The 18-year-old endured disappointment in Brazil as Roy Hodgson's outfit finished bottom of their group for the first time in their history, but claimed that "there's a lot to look forward to" for the national team.

"I'm excited about the future," Shaw told FIFA.com. "I think this team can do big things and I hope that this will be the first of many World Cups for me and a few others.

"I definitely want to contribute more in the future, and I see the other young lads who're here - guys like Raheem [Sterling] and Ross Barkley - being great England players for years to come.

"There's a lot to build on. It's been a disappointing tournament but we all feel there's a lot to look forward to with this team."

Shaw became the second-youngest player to represent England at a World Cup, behind Michael Owen, in their final Group D game against Costa Rica.