Kobbie Mainoo: Man United starlet’s career renaissance continues

Manchester United midfielder Kobe Manu has endured a roller-coaster season.

early pain

It’s safe to say that Mainoo has never been Ruben Amorim’s favorite player.

The youngster has found game time hard to come by at Old Trafford, making just one start in the Carabao Cup against Grimsby Town. Nonetheless, Mainu’s fortunes took a major turn after Amorim was sacked in January.

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First Darren Fletcher served as caretaker before Michael Carrick moved him back into midfield to form a strong partnership with Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes. Mainoo is in great form in 2026, often dominating the midfield in big games.

His personal highlight was scoring the winning goal against Liverpool in front of the Stretford Stand earlier this month.

England recall

Mainu’s performances earned him a recall to the England squad for the March internationals.

It appears the youngster has now done enough to secure a spot in the squad. Journalist Ben Jacobs posted on X, “Kobbie Mainoo is understood to be tipped to be named in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad.”

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His Manchester United teammate Marcus Rashford, who spent last season on loan at FC Barcelona, ​​is also expected to be included.

However, Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire were unexpectedly omitted.