18-year-old midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, starting for the first time on Tuesday against Belgium (2-2), offers “something really different” to England, declared coach Gareth Southgate, seduced by a “mature and calm “.
Southgate selected the Manchester United midfielder for the first time in March, despite his lack of experience at the highest level. He brought him in during the match lost on Saturday against Brazil (0-1), already at Wembley, before starting him on Tuesday. And he was voted MVP. “He’s adapted incredibly, you can’t believe his age,” the coach said of him. We are absolutely delighted with what he has done, particularly in his ability to play in small spaces.”
2024-03-26 23:30:28
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