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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 glorious performances for United this time period.
It’s proving to be a breakthrough marketing campaign for Mainoo, who overcame an ankle damage suffered throughout pre-season to ascertain himself as a assured starter beneath 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 previously suggested that Mainoo ought to be named within the England squad.
Ten Hag also 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 convince Mainoo to represent them as an alternative of the Three Lions. The 18-year-old is eligible to line up for the African nation via his mother and father and the Ghanaian FA confirmed curiosity in making an attempt to steer him to change allegiance.
In accordance with Sky Sports activities, it’s very “unlikely” that the United midfielder might be known as up by Southgate this week.
Nevertheless, 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 Below-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 Below-17, Below-18 and Below-19 ranges.
If Mainoo retains up his glorious performances and continues to exhibit his improvement and enchancment with every passing sport, there’s no purpose why he shouldn’t be within the working for a spot within the England crew 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.