Arsenal legend Ian Wright backs Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo to be in next England squad | X4V5VP4 | 2024-02-20 16:08:01
Ian Wright has referred to as for Kobbie Mainoo to be chosen within the subsequent England squad, with Gary Lineker additionally on board the Manchester United midfielder's bandwagon.
The 18-year-old is enjoying an outstanding breakout season for the Pink Devils, turning into a fixture in the midst of their midfield.
Whereas plenty of their more established, experienced and well-paid gamers have struggled for consistency this marketing campaign, the teenager has not.
Mainoo made his first Premier League begin on 26 November in a win at Everton and has now made 11 starts in the prime flight, most just lately at Luton City on Sunday.
It was through the contest at Kenilworth Street that Wright and Lineker gave their backing to the teenager, saying he is already deserving of a spot in Gareth Southgate's England squad.
Wright posted on X: 'Kobbie Mainoo needs to be within the subsequent England squad. Such maturity in chaotic circumstances that we've not seen from a England player in a long time. Impressed each time I watch him.'
Lineker replied: 'Agreed @IanWright0. What a wonderful younger player.'
There could possibly be a place within the England midfield up for grabs at this summer time's European Championships, with Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice nailing down two of the three positions.
Nevertheless, Kalvin Phillips and Jordan Henderson have long been in rivalry to take the third spot, but there are vital doubts over both men.
Henderson's failed move to Saudi Arabia sees him making an attempt to rebuild his profession at Ajax, whereas Phillips is struggling to make an impression on loan from Manchester City at West Ham.
In reality, the former Leeds man is having a little bit of a nightmare with the Hammers, making notable errors and being despatched off in the 2-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
As Mainoo continues to impress, calls for him to be included within the Three Lions squad will develop, ahead of friendlies towards Brazil and Belgium in March.
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