Man Utd’s Kobbie Mainoo called up to England senior team

Manchester United teenager Kobbie Mainoo has been making headlines after he earned his first England call-up.

This comes ahead of the Three Lions forthcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.

Mainoo is currently rated as one of Man United’s brightest young stars in a breakthrough season for the 18-year-old.

He established himself in the Red Devils’ central midfield after 20 impressive appearances this season.

Following his impressive form with Man Utd, Mainoo has been rewarded with a promotion to the England squad as they build towards Euro 2024.

Mainoo moved into Gareth Southgate’s senior group having initially been named in 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 disclosed in a statement released on Tuesday.

In their final matches before Southgate names his squad for the European Championship in Germany, England face Brazil at Wembley on Saturday and host Belgium on March 26.