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Kobbie Mainoo: Man United starlet’s career renaissance continues

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Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has had a rollercoaster of a season.Early painIt is safe to say that Mainoo was never Ruben Amorim’s favourite player.The youngster found it difficult to g...

Kobbie Mainoo: Man United starlet’s career renaissance continues Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has had a rollercoaster of a season. Early pain It is safe to say that Mainoo was never Ruben Amorim’s favourite player. The youngster found it difficult to get game time at Old Trafford, starting just once against Grimsby Town in the League Cup.

Nonetheless, once Amorim was sacked in January, Mainoo’s fortunes turned around significantly. First, Darren Fletcher as caretaker and then Michael Carrick installed him back into the midfield, where he formed a formidable partnership with Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes. Mainoo has been outstanding in 2026 and has regularly bossed the midfield in big games.

His personal highlight came when he scored the winner against Liverpool at the start of the month in front of the Stretford End. England recall Mainoo’s fine form saw him recalled to the England squad for their March internationals. It seems the youngster has now done enough to secure a place in the squad.

Journalist Ben Jacobs posted on X, “understand Kobbie Mainoo is expected to make Thomas Tuchel’s England squad. ” His United teammate Marcus Rashford, who spent last season on loan at FC Barcelona, is also expected to be included. Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire are surprise omissions, though.