Kobbie Mainoo has been a revelation for Manchester United and England this season, but one Liverpool legend doesn't believe he deserves a place on the plane to Euro 2024
Manchester United prodigy Kobbie Mainoo has been told a Euro 2024 call-up would be premature ahead of Gareth Southgate's England squad selection.
"You've got the young lad Mainoo coming through," Jordan, 56, suggested to his Simon and Souness co-host, who quickly responded: "Not ready yet. . .you would say play for England?" " different player, goalscorer," Souness further commented, adding: "If you were going tomorrow. If you were picking a group of players this weekend, Cole Palmer might be one of the first names on the team sheet, if you're Southgate. . .he's been outstanding."
The chances of Southgate picking Mainoo are increased by UEFA's decision to expand the maximum squad size from 23 to 26 players. Despite United's season being generally below par, the individual talent of Mainoo could secure him a spot by the squad submission deadline on June 7.
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