Manchester United teenager Kobbie Mainoo has been called up to the England squad for the first time
by England on Tuesday, his latest step in a breakthrough season that could yet end with a place in his country’s squad for the European Championship in Germany across June and July.
Mainoo had been selected for England’s Under-21s but was added to Gareth Southgate’s senior group ahead of games against Brazil on Saturday and Belgium on Tuesday, both at Wembley Stadium.
Mainoo, who previously represented England Under-17s and Under-19s, has played with maturity and composure in racking up 20 appearances so far for United this season.
The midfielder joined United at age nine and made his debut in early 2023 in a League Cup game against Charlton.
