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England boss Gareth Southgate is keeping a close eye on teenage talent Kobbie Mainoo having been impressed by his “fabulous” breakthrough at Manchester United.
The 18-year-old academy graduate joined the Red Devils aged nine and has long been tipped for stardom, going onto make his first-team bow in January 2023.
He is however also potentially eligible to play for Ghana at international level.
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35 Comments
Who would you drop for him?
No Chance…. If Southgate wont play Foden what makes you think we will play a creative midfield with Mainoo?
Lets be honest its going to be Philips and Rice and or Henderson even if hes 200 years old
This is why I love Nigerians… Say whatever you want to say about them…. They are loyal to their origins
International football isn't going that way, it's only European countries. They allow mass migration, train up players, then Africa takes them. Thanks! lol
As a Utd fan I don’t want him anywhere near the England team…..not for now, let the lad develop.
Leave him alone
No because he will still play Henderson
Surely he gets picked over someone like KP
Let’s goo boys
It's nearly impossible with:
Bellingham
Rice
Maddison
Ward-prowse
I think they deserve more of a shot at midfield than him
Just leave grealish at home 😊
I would take Mainoo to the Euros and also Conor Gallagher. Henderson should stay in Amsterdam and not be selected. Foden should start with Bellingham and Rice in Central Midfield. Mainoo should be on the bench and be given minutes. We have experience in previous tournaments with Rice, Foden and Bellingham, we dont need Henderson for this squad.
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When he grows up he might …..
… he's not good enough yet.
I fear this could wreck his progress as a youngster,he will have burn out,let him get his full progress first.
he'll put him in the bench and prob get a late 90 minute sub appearence -__-
Problem with England is too much talent sometimes.
Mainoo will play for Malaysia
He must just play for Ghana,in england squad he'll be on the bench,i don't see Southgate benching Rice and play Mainoo
Please leave him alone. England is a jinxed team.
Most of thr french team could choose north African countries so why not I'd tell him he is gonna get picked for the next england international games and see what he says.
I hope he plays for ghana
I wouid rather if he doesnt play for England, they use snd discard players so quickly. And furthermore England haven't won anything in 3 decades
If he doesnt get in over Henderson, 😢
Hey Mainoo, if you can see this, don't play for any international team until you're 21. We(United) can't lose you due to injuries and over playing.
He mustn't join England. Ghana will appreciate him more
Southgate has proven in past that he selects old experienced benchwarmers ahead of actual talent
Mainoo you'll fit into that Black Stars midfield seamlessly
Go and play for your familys Land Africa Ghana. ❤
Gana
The boy needs time. Walcot was rushed.
Sir alex wouldn't let gareth get a sniff of him, he's our boy.
England trying to snatch whats not theirs again…
Should be getting in over Henderson + Phillips.
If he doesn't, Gareth doesn't have a clue. 🤔