Rasmus Hojlund sends ‘awkward’ message to Kobbie Mainoo after England’s draw with Denmark
Ramus Hojlund sent a message to his Manchester United teammate Kobbie Mainoo following Denmark’s 1-1 draw with Euro 2024 favourites England on Thursday.England laboured to a 1-1 draw with Denmark in their second match of Euro 2024 in Germany, with fans baffled at the seemingly non-existent tactics.After considerable Danish pressure, they finally got what they deserved with an outrageous strike from Morten Hjulmand, whose long-range effort gave Jordan Pickford no chance before the break.
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Following the game, Hojlund took to Instagram to send a message to his clubmate.
He wrote: ” At least it won’t get awkward with Kobbie next training”
Mainoo was brought on by Southgate against Serbia for the final moments of the match but appears to be second choice to Conor Gallagher when it comes to options off the bench.
The 19-year-old made his England debut against Brazil during the last international break and has featured heavily for Southgate since then but has been snubbed to this point in Germany.Rasmus Hojlund sent a lighthearted message to his Manchester United teammate Kobbie Mainoo following Denmark’s 1-1 draw with Euro 2024 favourites England. Hojlund wrote on Instagram: “At least it won’t get awkward with Kobbie next training,” referencing that neither had a standout performance to create any tension at their club.
The game saw Denmark dominate with considerable pressure, culminating in a stunning long-range goal by Morten Hjulmand that left England’s Jordan Pickford with no chance. Despite England’s struggles and a few half-chances for Ollie Watkins and Bukayo Saka, Denmark appeared more threatening throughout. However, Hojlund himself had a quiet game, reminiscent of his performances for Manchester United this season, with none of Denmark’s 16 shots coming from him.
Manchester United had two players on the pitch, Hojlund and Christian Eriksen, while Mainoo remained on the bench for England, despite the team’s midfield issues. Mainoo, who made his England debut against Brazil in the last international break, was an unused substitute, with Southgate preferring Conor Gallagher as a bench option.
