Kobbie Mainoo made his England debut on Saturday, coming on for Conor Gallagher after 75 minutes against Brazil.
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Mainoo comes on for England18-year-old makes debutYoungster has impressed for United(C)GettyImagesWHAT HAPPENED?
With the score at 0-0, Gareth Southgate turned to the Manchester United midfielder to make his senior debut for the national side. Mainoo has impressed for United this season and the England boss listened to the demands to call up the 18-year-old, with the European Championships in mind.
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Mainoo has not had to wait long to receive his first England call up having only made his full Premier League debut in November 2023 against Everton. Despite his lack of experience, there may be place for the youngster to feature at the major tournament in the summer.
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Mainoo is just the 14th player to make his England debut aged 18 and younger this century with his teammate Jude Bellingham the last to do so. Theo Walcott shocked the world when he was called up for the World Cup in 2006 aged 17, and Mainoo may be the next youngster to be named in a major tournament.
WHAT NEXT FOR MAINOO?
Mainoo may begin dreaming of playing for England in the European Championships. He will hope to feature again for England and make his first start against Belgium on Tuesday.
His efforts on Saturday, however, were in vain, as a late Endrick strike sealed a 1-0 victory for Brazil.