With good performances when coach Gareth Southgate trusted him, midfielder Kobbie Mainoo was chosen to start in the Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands.

Kobbie Mainoo was one of Man United’s bright spots last season. This young star was used by coach Erik ten Hag at a time when Man United’s midfield was in crisis due to injury. The English player played impressively and was able to play regularly in the second leg.

Also because of his good performances at Man United, Kobbie Mainoo was called up to attend the Euro 2024 finals with England. The Man United player came on as a substitute in the group stage, he played well and was then chosen to start in the knockout round.

In the two matches in the 1/8 round against Slovakia and Switzerland in the quarterfinals, Mainoo both played well. With good performances when coach Gareth Southgate trusted him, Mainoo was chosen to start in the Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands.

According to statistics, at the age of only 19 years and 82 days, Kobbie Mainoo is the youngest player to ever play in the semi-finals of a major tournament (World Cup/EURO) for England. This young star is making truly incredible progress. Luke Shaw was surprised by the development of Kobbie Mainoo, the player’s teammate born in 1995 in the club and England team. Shaw said:

“I was really surprised by his maturity. Mainoo has the world at his feet. He just needs to stay calm, keep working hard and the world will be his. Mainoo suddenly appeared, but now, everyone knows about his qualities. What Mainoo has done is really great – it’s a great foundation and he just needs to maintain that.”