Manchester United star Kobbie Maino’s star is on the rise in England’s Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Slovakia The Manchester United academy graduate has made just one substitution at Euro 2024 so far, but looks set to make his debut in the competition after a disappointing second leg against Slovenia.

Kobbie Mainoo has proven time and time again that age is just a number, and Sir Alex Ferguson’s good idea has emerged once again: “If you’re good enough, you’re old enough.” His England team-mates appear to agree, including Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, who spoke highly of his new international team-mate. Kobbie Mainoo impresses Ollie Watkins, Maino was little known before the 23/24 season but that has changed. He has now declared himself on the international stage for all of Europe. This also gives him the opportunity to show his talents not only to Erik ten Hag and Manchester United’s first team, but also to all his New England friends, including one of the Premier League’s best players from last season.

Speaking to ITV Football, the Villa forward spoke highly of Maino, having been impressed by his talent at a young age. Chapter Yes, he is very mature. His behavior is not appropriate for his age. He is a very mature player both on and off the field. Another great British talent,” Watkins began. “He’s got the world at his feet, I can’t think much of him. As a midfielder, he is athletic, good on the ball and can keep the ball in tight areas.

“You know, I think that makes you special, especially the way we want to play. He loves the ball a lot. You can understand why he loves the ball. He just does it. He does it in his breakout season this year. Is Kobbie Maino starting against Slovakia? With the match reaching 16 rounds, everyone is now talking about whether Mainoo will compete against Slovakia.

Former England international and ex-Arsenal star Jack Wilshere believes he deserves a place in the starting 11. Jack Wilshere wrote for The Sun: “I always preferred Kobbie Maino over Trent Alexander-Arnold in the England midfield.” I think he showed why against Slovenia in the second half. “But I still think it was harsh of Connor Gallagher to be taken off at half-time. First of all, because this is probably the best half of the match. “Secondly, it doesn’t sound like something Gareth Southgate would do. It will shake Gallagher’s confidence.

He thinks it’s his chance but he’s only got half of it. The second half was better and Mainoo proved he’s the man to play in the future.” Mainoo’s fate will be announced at 16.00 on Sunday, while the fate of Germany’s Three Lions will be decided a few hours later.