The 18-year-old could be set to make his England debut.
Kobbie Mainoo's sensational breakout season for Manchester United has resulted in the teenager getting a well-deserved England call-up ahead of two international friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.is known for his raw energy and unpredictable brilliance, Mainoo has made his name as almost the polar opposite with his composure and maturity key aspects of his game.
This won't be the first time Mainoo has played above his age category, as Mainoo has had to deal with special treatment his entire youth career.At Cheadle & Gatley, coach Steve Vare had to make up special rules to level the playing field between Mainoo and the other boys due to his immense talent.
The English midfielder was originally deployed by United as a striker or winger at academy level, making his composure and understanding of his new position even more impressive. Tom Jenkins is a Social Editor and Journalist for SPORTBible. Specialises in Football and F1 but has experience covering a variety of sports such as MMA, Boxing and Cricket. Suffers weekly as an Evertonian.
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