Called up to Gareth Southgate’s squad for friendlies against Brazil and Belgium, the 18-year-old has had a rapid rise to stardom, and will have the nation's eyes upon him during the international break.
Kobbie Mainoo's rapid rise to the top may have surprised some fans - but he's been on the radar of Europe's elite for years.The teenager, who has made only 23 appearances in his first full season for the Red Devils, is now a two-cap Three Lions international.Lineker says Mainoo has to go to Euro 2024 as Bellingham hails Man United starlet's U11’s lifted the Legia Cup in 2015, with a young Mainoo winning the tournament's Most Valuable Player award.
"From the tournament observers to the organisers, to the staffs of other teams, including Juventus, where the coaches themselves asked if I knew anything more about him.Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo reacts to getting his first ever call-up to the England Squad "He was definitely one of those young boys who immediately attracted attention, and as I have been observing the Manchester academy for almost 15 years, he is for sure one of the most generational talents in the academy.Credit: Getty
However, following his England breakthrough, the 18-year-old has fittingly been compared to one of the greatest United players to pull on a Three Lions shirt.Mike Tyson quit on stool in his last pro fight after trying to break his opponent's arm
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