Kobbie Mainoo produced a display that flew in the face of his tender age as England beat Netherlands to reach Euro final - he exudes courage and is our midfield future, writes SAMI MOKBEL
Daily MailAirpods in with a complexion like stone, Kobbie Mainoo strode off England's team bus with the air of a man on a mission. Kobbie Mainoo was immense for England as they beat the Netherlands to reach the Euros final He became the youngest-ever player to represent England in the semis of a major tournament Mainoo beams with delight after England's win with fellow midfielder Declan Rice His injections of pace with the ball at this feet are a sight to behold. A forward-thinking central midfielder, Mainoo is the epitome of how football should be played On the evidence of England's previous three matches here at Euro 2024, all of which Mainoo has started, the answer was staring Southgate in the face all along. On May 25, 2024, Mail Sport begged this question after Mainoo's man of the match performance in the FA Cup final win over arch rivals Manchester City.