Arsenal legend, Ian Wright has called for the inclusion of Kobbie Mainoo into England’s squad for the upcoming international break, citing the young midfielder’s maturity and composed playing style as standout qualities.
Mainoo, an 18-year-old Manchester United player has been a revelation in the ongoing 2023/24 Premier League season, boasting a tally of 14 appearances and one goal.
Following Mainoo’s noteworthy performance in United’s hard-fought 2-1 win against Luton on Sunday night, Wright, a renowned figure in Premier League history, voiced his support for the midfielder’s inclusion in Gareth Southgate’s squad.
As Gareth Southgate gears up to announce his next batch of call-ups for England's upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium at Wembley next month, there's increasing speculation surrounding Kobbie Mainoo's potential inclusion.
Mainoo, who has previously featured for various England youth teams, is eyeing a promotion to the senior squad with hopes of competing in Euro 2024. Yet, his international future isn't solely tied to England.
Reports suggest that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has shown interest in recruiting the talented midfielder. With both of his parents being of Ghanaian descent, Mainoo is eligible to represent the Black Stars.
Randy Abbey, an Executive Council member of the GFA, mentioned in an interview with the Times that the association is closely monitoring Mainoo's development and is eager to secure his commitment to Ghana.
Under FIFA's international eligibility regulations, Mainoo retains the option to switch allegiances since he has only represented England at youth levels. However, if Mainoo makes four competitive senior appearances for England in 2024, he would permanently forfeit his eligibility to play for Ghana.
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