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Manchester United midfielder is anticipated to overlook out on a senior England call-up for this month’s video games in opposition to Brazil and Belgium at Wembley.
There have been requires Mainoo to be included in Gareth Southgate’s England set-up courtesy of his wonderful performances for United this time period.
It’s proving to be a breakthrough marketing campaign for Mainoo, who overcame an ankle harm suffered throughout pre-season to ascertain himself as a assured starter underneath Erik ten Hag.
The homegrown star has impressed along with his calm and composed shows, which have typically made him stand head and shoulders above his extra senior and skilled teammates.
Ian Wright and Gary Lineker beforehand steered that Mainoo must be named within the England squad.
Ten Hag additionally weighed in on the matter and suggested Mainoo to proceed working onerous and proving himself in order that he may give Southgate a option to make.
Amidst all this, Ghana are aiming to persuade Mainoo to signify them as an alternative of the Three Lions. The 18-year-old is eligible to line up for the African nation via his dad and mom and the Ghanaian FA confirmed curiosity in making an attempt to steer him to change allegiance.
Based on Sky Sports activities, it’s very “unlikely” that the United midfielder might be known as up by Southgate this week.
Nonetheless, there are plans in place for the teenager to be “fast-tracked” into the senior squad earlier than lengthy and he stands to be included within the Beneath-21 squad for the primary time as an alternative as a part of that course of.
BREAKING: Manchester United’s younger star Kobbie Mainoo is unlikely to be given a primary senior name up by Gareth Southgate this week.
There’s plans for him to be promoted to England’s u21s for the primary time 🏴 pic.twitter.com/kG5ucPAG9Q
— Sky Sports activities Information (@SkySportsNews) March 13, 2024
Thus far in his very promising profession, Mainoo has represented England at Beneath-17, Beneath-18 and Beneath-19 ranges.
If Mainoo retains up his wonderful performances and continues to show his growth and enchancment with every passing sport, there’s no purpose why he shouldn’t be within the working for a spot within the England workforce forward of the Euros.
The Carrington academy graduate and his teammates return to motion on Sunday after they tackle Liverpool within the quarter-final of the FA Cup.
