Man Utd fans in meltdown over moment Kobbie Mainoo ‘sends Joe Gomez back to Charlton Athletic’ in England training
MANCHESTER UNITED fans have gone into meltdown after seeing Kobbie Mainoo in England training.
The Three Lions midfielder showed off his skills in preparation for Sunday’s last 16 clash with Slovakia.
Footage from the session showed Mainoo in possession during a small-sided game.
Under pressure from Liverpool’s Joe Gomez, the teenager remained composed before flicking the ball backwards through his team-mates legs.
Mainoo followed up the skill by tapping in from close range later in the clip.
United fans were quick to react to the video on social media as they hailed their young midfielder.
One fan commented: “Sent him back to Charlton Athletic.”
Another added: “Cooking wherever he goes.”
A third supporter also wrote: “Kobbie Mainoo is just too good.”
Meanwhile, one more said: “Kobbie is something else.”
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Mainoo has been tipped to start against Slovakia after impressing off the bench in England’s final group stage match.
He replaced Conor Gallagher at half-time to partner Declan Rice in midfield.
Slovakia Euro 2024 guide
SLOVAKIA qualified automatically as runners-up behind Portugal and boast a decent spread of high-profile names in the squad.
This will be their third European Championship and they have a surprisingly good record of making it to tournament knockout stages.
MANAGER: Francesco Calzona
The only Euro 2024 manager to come into the tournament off the back of a dual role. He was Napoli’s interim boss from February to the end of the season.
STAR MAN: Martin Dubravka
The Newcastle goalkeeper travels to Euro 2024 with plenty of practice behind him after injured Nick Pope missed the bulk of the season.
How Slovakia attack
Slovakia are not particularly interested in retaining possession and will look to get the ball forward quickly.
They are very keen to play out wide and create chances from crosses.
How Slovakia defend
Slovakia play a medium block and do not typically press high, but nor do they form a compact and structured defensive shape.
This can lead to plenty of gaps for an opposition that is able to move the ball quickly.
Read the full Slovakia Euro 2024 guide, including predicted line-ups and latest odds
The appearance followed a four-minute cameo in the opening match against Serbia.
Mainoo has already impressed across his five England caps, having only made his debut against Brazil in March.
He followed his maiden appearance with a man of the match display against Belgium three days later.
The 19-year-old also played the full 90 minutes in England’s final Euro 2024 warm-up match against Iceland earlier this month.
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Katie Goodland (Harry Kane’s wife)
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Laura Celia Valk (Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend)
The stunning Dutch model, 25, has more than half a million Instagram followers and is said to be absolutely smitten with the Real Madrid star.
Rebecca Cooke (Phil Foden’s girlfriend)
Foden’s childhood sweetheart and the mother of his two kids tends to keep out of the spotlight, but is a regular at England games.
Dani Dyer (Jarrod Bowen’s girlfriend)
England’s most famous Wag, former Love Island winner and daughter of Eastenders’ Danny Dyer.
Iris Law (Trent Alexander-Arnold’s girlfriend)
Dani Dyer isn’t the only actor’s daughter dating an England star. Iris’ dad is Hollywood legend Jude Law.
Megan Davison (Jordan Pickford’s wife)
Megan has been with Pickford since he was 14 years old. The couple married in 2022 and have one son.
Olivia Naylor (John Stones’ girlfriend)
The 33-year-old former beautician has stepped back from her role after giving birth to a baby son.
Read more about the Wags who will be supporting England at Euro 2024 here