England fans can’t believe what they saw from Kobbie Mainoo v Slovenia
England fans have delivered upbeat reactions online to the performance of Kobbie Mainoo in the nation’s goalless draw with Slovenia.
Mainoo was introduced by Gareth Southgate for the second half of the match in Cologne, and inspired viewers with his display even if the Three Lions as a collective largely did not.
Tuesday’s stalemate limps Southgate’s side to the top of Group C, finding out their round of 16 opponents after Wednesday night’s closing group matches.
The teenager has hit the headlines in recent months following a 33-appearance season for Manchester United, scoring in the FA Cup final and receiving his maiden England call-up in March aged just 18 and without an Under-21 cap to his name.
Football Insider revealed [30 May] that Mainoo was being lined up at Old Trafford for a “bumper new contract”, in a bid to keep the midfielder – dubbed “generational” by supporters – as a key player for many years to come.
Mainoo made his first major tournament appearance in the 1-0 win over Serbia in Gelsenkirchen, the opening match for England at Euro 2024.
England fans judge Mainoo performance v Slovenia
As Mainoo grabs plenty of the spotlight for differing opinions on his England impact, supporters have taken to social media to air their thoughts on the Man United youngster, his omission in favour of Conor Gallagher and the tactical calls made by Southgate.
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