Kobbie Mainoo is emerging as not just a vital part of the Manchester United side – but it also appears he’s going to be fast-tracked into the starting XI for his country.
Gareth Southgate and his England side take on Slovakia in the Round of 16 for Euro 2024, and it appears Manchester United academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo could be granted his first-ever start in a major tournament for the Three Lions.
It really is no surprise. He impressed pundits such as Paul Scholes after his second-half cameo against Slovenia, which has led to favourable comments from new England teammates such as Ollie Watkins.
It’s no surprise after seeing some insane clips of the Manchester United wonderkid in training while in Germany.
Kobbie Mainoo training clips wow Manchester United fans
England are hard at work in training to prepare for the upcoming clash, and Mainoo has been more than impressive.
A few clips have gone viral of the youngster. The first depicts him skinning Liverpool’s Joe Gomez, and then scoring a tap-in after some neat play.
The second, sees Mainoo bossing the senior players around again, scoring an Adel Taarabt-esque goal by calmly ball-rolling and finishing past a helpless keeper.
Manchester United fans have gone wild over these clips. They can’t believe just how well he’s integrated into the England side so seamlessly.
A first said: ‘We have a generational talent on our hands I can’t believe it.’
Another adds: ‘Saw this comment on reddit: “These guys got families Kobbie, FFS” He skinned him alive. Hope we get to see him start Sunday.’
Another puts: ‘He truly sets the bar high, doesn’t he? Such a joy to watch someone dominate like that!’
Another Manchester United supporter raves about Kobbie: ‘Might be the greatest talent Carrington has produced yet ngl.’
Kobbie Mainoo is ready for anything
As he is proving time and time again, Mainoo, despite his age, is ready for anything the game throws at him.
His next major test? Potentially a first start at the European Championships. The stuff of dreams for the 19-year-old.
His fate will be decided at 4 PM on Sunday night. Best of luck to the Three Lions, and Kobbie.
