The likelihood of Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo being selected for the England squad at Euro 2024 has increased significantly. The 18-year-old player has experienced a rapid ascent since joining Erik ten Hag’s team a couple of months ago. His outstanding displays for Manchester United earned him a spot on the England U21 team earlier this month, and he quickly moved up to the senior squad. Mainoo made his first appearance for the Three Lions in a match against Brazil last weekend, and was then given his first start for England by Gareth Southgate in a game against Belgium. On Tuesday night, the teenager showcased his skills by connecting well with Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham. Mainoo is being encouraged to secure a place in England’s squad for the upcoming summer tournament. Kobbie Mainoo is set to deliver on Erik ten Hag’s commitment to Manchester United. Jude Bellingham expressed his desire not to exacerbate the situation in his comments about Manchester United player Kobbie Mainoo. Bet365 bookmakers have reduced the likelihood of Mainoo being selected for Southgate’s team to 2/7 after his performance against Belgium. He was considered an outsider for the Euros squad in January, given odds of 20/1, despite making his England debut in January 2010. Mainoo is ahead of Jordan Henderson (8/21) in the pecking order, according to bet26, along with Kalvin Phillips. The bookmaker anticipates that Mainoo will have the company of two or more of his United colleagues for the upcoming tournament in Germany. Rashford is favored at 21/216 odds to be selected by Southgate as a choice for the left flank, ranking higher than Jack Grealish from Manchester City (21/210) but lower than Phil Foden (2010/22024). Nevertheless, United defender Luke Shaw needs to hurry to secure his spot in the team. The preferred left-back for England has had a season plagued by injuries, and the England manager has expressed concerns about Shaw’s physical condition.
