OLLIE WATKINS HAILS ‘UNBELIEVABLE’ MANCHESTER UNITED STARLET KOBBIE MAINOO WHO HAS THE ‘WORLD AT HIS FEET
Manchester United starlet Kobbie Mainoo’s meteoric rise continues, as he finds himself on the brink of a potential start in the Euro 2024 Round of 16 clash against Slovakia for England.
The Manchester United academy graduate has only featured from the bench thus far in the Euro 2024 tournament but after an astounding second-half cameo against Slovenia – he now looks set for his first start in the competition.No one can say it wouldn’t be deserved. Kobbie Mainoo has proven time and time again that age is just a mere number, and has proven the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson’s philosophy of, ‘if you’re good enough, you’re old enough,’ time and time again.
His England teammates are inclined to agree, including Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins who has high praise for his new international teammate.
Kobbie Mainoo impressing Ollie Watkins
Mainoo was unknown to the world before the 23/24 season, but that’s certainly changed. Now he’s announced himself to the entirety of Europe on the international stage.
It has also given him the chance to showcase his skills not just to Erik ten Hag and the Manchester United first-team squad – but to all his new England teammates, which includes one of the Premier League’s top goalscorers last season, Watkins.
Speaking to ITV Football, the Villans striker spoke highly of Mainoo, impressed by his abilities at such a young age.Kobbie Mainoo’s rapid rise is indeed impressive. His performances at Euro 2024, especially his impactful cameo against Slovenia, have garnered significant attention. With high praise from his England teammates, including Ollie Watkins, Mainoo is proving his potential on the international stage. A start in the Round of 16 against Slovakia would be a major milestone in his young career.
