Manchester United's midfielder, Kobbie Mainoo, has been called up to the England senior squad for the friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. Kobbie Mainoo's additions to the England squad now mean Gareth Southgate has suitable options in the midfield squad.
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Mainoo has been one of the most impressive performers for United this season, even though he was ruled out for the first few months of the campaign due to a foot injury he sustained in pre-season. Despite this setback, the 18-year-old has featured in his team's last 16 matches across all competitions.
Mainoo was recently added to the senior group after his impressive performance against Liverpool in Sunday's epic 4-3 FA Cup quarter-final win. He joined 25 other players at St. George's Park to compete for a spot in the Euro 2024 squad.
"It's an honor to receive my first senior call-up." Kobbie Mainoo was thrilled upon receiving the call to join the England team. He exclaimed "It's a bit different," he said. "I got called up to the 21s and then got a text from [England assistant manager] Steve Holland, who told me to come and meet him at reception. He just told me that I'd been called up. "I don't think it's really sunk in yet, but I'm excited! I text home, and they're all buzzing!" On Instagram, he posted, “It’s an honor.”
"Kobbie Mainoo has received his first call-up to the England men's senior squad."The 18-year-old was initially part of the MU21s squad but has been drafted into Gareth Southgate’s group."All other 25 players reported to St. George’s Park on Tuesday ahead of the forthcoming internationals against Brazil and Belgium."Manchester United midfielder Mainoo has previously represented England at MU17 through to MU19 level."
England Squad for March Friendlies
Goalkeepers: Sam Johnstone (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), and Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal).
Defenders: Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton), Ben Chilwell (Chelsea), Lewis Dunk (Brighton), Joe Gomez (Liverpool), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Harry Maguire (Man United), John Stones (Man City), Kyle Walker (Man City).
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Jordan Henderson (Ajax), James Maddison (Tottenham), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Kobbie Mainoo (Man Utd).
Forwards: Jarrod Bowen (West Ham), Phil Foden (Man City), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Marcus Rashford (Man United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Brentford), and Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).
England March 2024 Friendlies Fixtures
In their preparation for the upcoming European Championship in Germany. The England national team will play against Brazil at Wembley on Saturday and Belgium three days later.
On March 23, 2024, a friendly match between England and Brazil will be played at Wembley Stadium in London. We anticipate that the Gareth Southgate-led England team will continue their unbeaten streak of ten matches against Brazil, who have lost their last three games. Consider placing your bet on England to win with 1xBet, as they are currently offering enticing odds of 1.88.
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