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.
Mainu played a key role in England’s Euro 2024 campaign, starting in the final against Spain.
The young midfielder has played 29 games this season, scoring 1 goal and creating 3 goals.
His excellent form has been rewarded recently, with him signing a new long-term contract at his boyhood club.
He has also made 12 appearances for England in his career, mainly in previous European Cup matches.
The England midfielder hopes to end his club season in the strongest possible way against Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday afternoon before embarking on his World Cup dream.
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Kobe Manu’s career statistics
Source: transfermarkt.com
Featured image by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images
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