Kobbie Mainoo was 'unbelievable' from five years old, says grassroots coach

Mainoo has become one of the breakout stars of Euro 2024 and again performed well as England made it through to the semi-finals with a penalty shootout win over Switzerland
Kobbie Mainoo was 'unbelievable' from five years old, says grassroots coach

Mainoo during a training session at Spa & Golf Resort Weimarer Land

England ace Kobbie Mainoo was so good as a five-year-old he was only allowed to use his weaker foot in training and banned from winning trophies by his boyhood club.

Mainoo has become one of the breakout stars of Euro 2024 and again performed well as England made it through to the semi-finals with a penalty shootout win over Switzerland.

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