England could not get past the draw (2-2) against Belgium and has ended up signing a fairly weak national team break less than three months before the ball starts rolling in the Euro Cup. However, the British country has been able to enjoy the birth of a new star. After making his official debut against Brazil (0-1), Kobbie Mainoo trained as a starter with the ‘Three Lions’, shone in the rain at Wembley against Tedesco’s team and, at just 18 years old, received the MVP of the meeting.
A meteoric rise
Life moves very quickly. Above all, in the world of football. And if not, tell Kobbie Mainoo. Born in Stockport (2005), like Phil Foden, he has always been considered one of the great pearls of the Manchester United academy. His debut with Manchester United came last season, when he was just 17 years old, in the victory against Charlton Athletic (3-0) in the quarterfinals of a Carabao Cup that Newcastle would later end up winning. It is true that he finished the course playing only three games. But The sensations shown suggested a player who, at the very least, had to be monitored.
It’s wonderful to see him play. He is determined and has character
Erik Ten Hag, Manchester United manager
However, A serious ankle injury delayed its debut this season until November 26. That day, he started in Manchester United’s victory against Everton (0-3) and, Since then, its growth has been exponential. In fact, of the 20 games he has played this season, he has started 17. Since Erick Ten Hag arrived at Old Trafford, his obsession has always been to find a midfielder who could pull the strings of the team. But, with the appearance of Kobbie Mainoo, that search has come to an end. “It’s wonderful to see him play. He’s determined and has character. I hope he continues with this progression”Ten Hag said a few weeks ago.
Thanks to his ability to organize the game and overcome pressure, in addition to his impressive reading and display, he has established himself as the lighthouse that guides Manchester United from the engine room. His performance, evidently, has not gone unnoticed by Gareth Southgate who, although he was reluctant at first, ended up rectifying and, a few days after giving the England list for this FIFA date, he called up Kobbie Mainoo. “We are very happy with how Kobbie Mainoo has integrated. His level of training is excellent. So we will not hesitate to put him on the field.”
We are very happy with how Kobbie Mainoo has been integrated
Gareth Southgate, England manager
A midfield to dominate the next decade
Last Saturday, in the defeat of Brazil (0-1), Endrick took all the spotlight. But Mainoo also presented itself to the eyes of the entire world. “It was special to make my official debut for England at Wembley in front of my family”. It only took him 15 minutes to convince the English coach that, against Belgium, he should start. “I am aware that we have to take care of him and make sure his development goes at the right pace. But the opportunities are also there.”
Mainoo controls the ball during the match against Belgium
Southgate kept his promise… and he was not wrong. Mainoo started from the start and his performance was of such magnitude that he was awarded the MVP of the match. He was the engine that gave speed to England’s game and from his feet was born the play with which, from eleven meters, Ivan Toney put the score at 1-1. The personality he shows on the pitch, at just 18 years old, scares even the most talented. “I know how hard it can be when there is a clamor and people press a lot. But, without a doubt, he is a brilliant player. He is going to have a fantastic future at Manchester United and, hopefully, also in England.”Bellingham recognition.
He is going to have a fantastic future at Manchester United and, hopefully, also in England
Jude Bellingham
It is true that, knowing Southgate’s profile, it seemed difficult to find a place for himself. But, After these two games, their presence in the Eurocup should be guaranteed. And it is that, by complementarity, England could have found in Kobbie Mainoo the jewel that was missing from the English crown to form, together with Rice and Bellingham, a midfield called to dominate national team football for the next decade.
2024-03-27 16:40:38
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