Man Utd teenager Kobbie Mainoo called up to England squad

Kobbie Mainoo has been called into the England squad. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA

Manchester United teenager Kobbie Mainoo has been called up to the England squad for the upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.

The 18-year-old midfielder has been promoted into Gareth Southgate’s senior squad having initially been named in the Under-21’s squad.

Mainoo, a former U17 and U19 international, has burst onto the scene at Old Trafford this season, racking up 20 appearances so far.

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