Jude Bellingham praised the efficiency of Kobbie Mainoo in England’s draw with Belgium however insisted he does not wish to put extra strain on the teenager at such a young age.
Because of his gorgeous type at membership stage with Manchester United, 18-year-old Mainoo earned a late call-up to the England senior squad for the March worldwide break. Having made his debut in its place within the defeat to Brazil, Mainoo was afforded his first ever Three Lions begin within the 2-2 draw with Belgium on Tuesday.
The teenager did not disappoint, incomes a participant of the match award for his gorgeous efficiency at Wembley Stadium.
Talking to the press after the sport, England and Actual Madrid celebrity Bellingham mentioned his constructive first impressions of Mainoo however urged followers to not anticipate an excessive amount of from the teenager too quickly.
“He was good tonight,” he stated. “It is troublesome, and I’m talking just like the outdated head right here, however I understand how arduous it may be when there is a clamour and other people put plenty of strain on you.
“So I do not wish to add gasoline to the hearth, however he is positively a superb participant and he will have an incredible future at Manchester United and hopefully for England as effectively.”
Mainoo will likely be hoping he is achieved sufficient to earn a spot in Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad forward this summer time’s match. With query marks over who ought to accomplice Bellingham and Declan Rice in midfield, the 18-year-old might have compelled his manner into competition this March.
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