Manchester United loanee Joe Hugill has set his sights on breaking into the first team squad after being inspired by the likes of Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo. Despite an injury setback, Hugill is making steady progress at Wigan Athletic and credits former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy for his improvements. With the guidance and backing from the manager, Hugill is determined to continue scoring for Wigan and eventually make his mark at the biggest club in the world.
Manchester United is determined to bounce back from their previous draw with Crystal Palace and kick off their Europa League campaign with a win against Dutch club FC Twente. With three clean sheets in a row, United has shown promising performances since the international break and will be relying on generational talents Garnacho and Mainoo for a successful game. However, United's manager Erik ten Hag, who started his career with Twente, may not make as many changes as last week's match in order to secure a win against their top-four rivals.
At just 20 years old, Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho has already shown glimpses of his potential, scoring in their recent league opener and Community Shield match. Manager Erik ten Hag believes that Garnacho has the potential to become a world-class player, but stresses the importance of hard work. Along with fellow midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, Garnacho's experience with England's Euro 2024 campaign is expected to further hone his skills this season.
In a surprising move, 19-year-old Kobbie Mainoo has been given the central midfield role for England in their Euro 2024 last-16 match against Slovakia. The Manchester United player had a breakout season and has been chosen by manager Gareth Southgate to replace Conor Gallagher. Meanwhile, Slovakia coach Francesco Calzona has named an unchanged starting 11, with the rest of his team seeking to reach a major tournament quarterfinal for the first time.
The England national football team is gearing up to face Slovakia in the Euro 2024 last 16 match, which will take place in Gelsenkirchen. The game, which kicks off at 17:00 BST, is set to be an intense and highly anticipated showdown. In team news, Mainoo has replaced Gallagher in the only change for the Three Lions. You can catch all the live action on BBC Radio 5 Live, but for those located outside the UK, unfortunately, the broadcast is restricted. The winner of this match will go on to face Switzerland in the quarter-finals on Saturday, July 6, at 17:00 BST.
Despite securing the top spot in Group C, England's performance against Slovenia was lacklustre and drew widespread criticism. However, second-half substitutions including the introduction of Kobbie Mainoo and Cole Palmer gave a much-needed boost to the team's display. Football expert Gary Neville believes Mainoo will now start in England's upcoming last-16 clash against the Netherlands.
Despite a disappointing result, 19-year-old Kobbie Mainoo stood out in the second half as a potential replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold in England's midfield. While some questioned the decision to take off Conor Gallagher at half time, Mainoo's performance proved he is the man for the job with his understanding of the game and ability on the ball. With Mainoo in the mix, Declan Rice was also able to get forward more in the second half, making for an overall stronger performance.
Manchester United's rising star and wonderkid Kobbie Mainoo made a name for himself at the international stage as he was brought on in England's final group stage game of Euro 2024. Despite the game ending in a goalless draw, Mainoo's impressive backheel almost won the game for England in the dying moments. This performance not only showcased Mainoo's talent, but also raised concerns among United fans about the pressure he might face as an England player.
In an intense match between England and Slovenia, England secures their spot at the top of the group with a narrow 1-0 victory. Despite already being through to the next round, England pushed for a win, with Saka having a goal ruled out for offside. Mainoo and Palmer were brought on for the Three Lions in hopes of securing the win. However, Slovenia's victory would have resulted in them topping the group but they still secure their spot in the third position.
After England's disappointing 1-1 draw against Denmark, fans are questioning Gareth Southgate's decision to continuously play Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield over Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo. Alexander-Arnold once again put in a poor performance, leading fans to question why he was chosen over Mainoo, with some even calling Southgate "clueless" for his decision. With Mainoo's impressive stats and Alexander-Arnold's lackluster performances, England fans are left scratching their heads over Southgate's squad selection.