Wayne Rooney has compared Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo to former midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger.
18.02.2024 - 21:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Gary Lineker and Ian Wright have agreed Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo should be called up to the England squad for next month's internationals.
Since recovering from injury in November, Mainoo has established himself as a regular for Erik ten Hag's side in midfield and has been praised for the abilities he brings to the centre of the pitch. At just 18, the teenager has earned himself attention from the Ghanaian national team which the youngster could also represent.
Speaking at the beginning of February, Ghana FA's executive council member Randy Abbey declared his interest in converting Mainoo to the African nation. He said: "The Ghana Football Association is interested in monitoring, attracting, and persuading all eligible talents for its various national teams.
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"Kobbie is definitely one of such incredible talents, and the Association will love to work with him and many like him at home and abroad." Perhaps sensing Mainoo could have his head turned, Wright has called upon Gareth Southgate to call United's youngster up for the friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.
The former Arsenal man wrote on X (formerly Twitter): "Kobbie Mainoo has to be in the next England squad. Such maturity in chaotic conditions that we've not seen from an England player in a long time. Impressed every time I watch him."
Quick to agree with his Match of the Day colleague, Lineker replied: "Agreed Ian Wright. What a fabulous young player." During his career, Mainoo has represented England at U17s, U18s and U19s level.
His last appearance for the young Three Lions came in mid-November when he played a full 90
Wayne Rooney has compared Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo to former midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger.
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