Kobbie Mainoo made Manchester United proud as he led England to the Euro 2024 final.
The Manchester United teenager was the best midfielder on the pitch as England edged out Netherlands 2-1 with a late Ollie Watkins goal.
Kobbie Mainoo was England’s driving force in midfield, winning the ball back with a relentless drive and determination.
England had to come from behind after a Xavi Simons opener, levelling through a penalty from Harry Kane.
Kobbie Mainoo message
Kobbie Mainoo was outstanding in England’s win, and he has now established himself as an automatic starter for the side.
Manchester United fans were comparing Kobbie Mainoo to Paul Scholes, lauding his performance in the semi-final.
Nothing seems to worry the 19-year-old, who is high in confidence after leading Manchester United to victory in the FA Cup Final.
Mainoo sent a message out on Instagram, which read simply: “1 more”, in reference to the final.
The teenager received a response from England teammate Declan Rice, who simply wrote: “together”.
Cole Palmer added: “My boy one more!!”, while Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand wrote simply “TOPS”.
Mainoo’s Manchester United teammate Alejandro Garnacho, who is at the Copa America, wrote, “main man”, showing his adulation for his pal.
Kobbie Mainoo makes Manchester United fans proud
It is quite special to watch Kobbie Mainoo performing at a level like this. Months ago he was competing for Manchester United’s under-19s in the UEFA Youth League.
Manchester United supporters hoped he would be capable of a step up, and ultimately to this level. But to get there so quickly, is astonishing.
Mainoo has had an unstoppable rise, and whatever happens in the final at the weekend, the Manchester United wonderkid has done everybody proud.
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