Manchester United teenager Kobbie Mainoo has earned his first England call-up for their forthcoming friendlies in opposition to Brazil and Belgium.
Mainoo is rising as one in every of United’s brightest younger stars in a breakthrough season for the 18-yr-previous.
Established in United’s central midfield after 20 spectacular appearances this time period, Mainoo has been rewarded with a promotion to the England squad as they construct in direction of Euro 2024.
Mainoo moved into Gareth Southgate’s senior group having initially been named within the England Under-21 squad.
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“Kobbie Mainoo has received his first call-up to the England senior squad,” England’s Football Association mentioned in an announcement mentioned on Tuesday.
In their remaining matches earlier than Southgate names his squad for the European Championship in Germany, England face Brazil at Wembley on Saturday and host Belgium on March 26.
Mainoo will get the prospect to stake his declare for a seat on the airplane to the Euros, with Southgate an extended-time period admirer of the teenager.
Speaking on the Nations League attract February, Southgate mentioned: “He’s doing brilliantly. I’m not certain he’s necessarily going to be a defensive midfielder, as such.
“He’s quite a progressive player but he’s had a fabulous start to his career and it will be good to monitor him as we go forward.”
Mainoo joined United as a 9-yr-previous and made his debut in a League Cup recreation in opposition to Charlton in 2023.
His first United begin got here in opposition to Everton in November final yr and he scored his maiden aim for the membership of their FA Cup win at Newport in January.
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