Kobbie Mainoo says Arsenal youngster has been ‘amazing’ like Jude Bellingham

Even outside of Old Trafford, few people knew who Kobbie Mainoo was until Arsenal defeated Manchester United 3-1 in September.

But in the present, he has experienced a sharp ascent, which includes receiving his first call-up to the England squad.

As manager, Gareth Southgate has developed a number of young players, such as Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid, who is currently playing well, and Bukayo Saka of Arsenal, who plays forward for Hale-End.

Because those two players are now locks to start for their nation, Kobbie Mainoo can rely on their advice if he needs it.

The Manchester United academy graduate expressed his desire to “follow in the footsteps” of Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham.

Alongside the former Borussia Dortmund player, he continued, the Arsenal young player, who was awarded the PFA Young Player of the Year award the previous season, is “amazing,” he told talkSPORT.

Over the next ten days, England will play international friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, and Kobbie Mainoo may all start together.

Gareth Southgate will have a difficult time disappointing a number of elite players ahead of Euro 2024 because there is so much talent in England. Barbie Mainoo gives high marks to Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka for their early success for the country. “Yes, definitely, to follow in their footsteps,” Mainoo said of Saka and Bellingham. “They have been amazing. They have come up and stayed up so quickly. They are both great players.”

Is Kobbie Mainoo eligible for Euro 2024?

The 18-year-old is performing well above his years and filling a void for England in terms of quality and quantity. HITC Football has learned from sources that Manchester United is moving forward with negotiations to offer Mainoo a new contract.

You are old enough if you are competent enough! That is all there is to it.

Mainoo will keep up this form for the remainder of the season, barring an injury, so Southgate shouldn’t think twice about selecting him.

And why not think about starting him at Euro 2024 if he can reach even greater heights over the course of the next few months? Forget about even debating whether or not he ought to be chosen!