Mainoos

Gary Neville is adamant that Kobbie Mainoo deserves a spot in England's first XI during the Euro 2024 knockout phase, after a formidable showing in Group C. England, despite leading Group C, failed to excite their supporters with a tedious draw against Slovenia on Tuesday, eliciting boos from the disappointed crowd. The team's significant control of the ball, 74% to be precise, did not translate into scoring, registering just a measly 0.8 expected goals. This was a record possession rate for a game where England hasn't…

Despite England's unexpected 1-0 tumble against Iceland in their pre-Euro 2024 curtain-closer, Declan Rice remains optimistic, highlighting the bright spots from the match. The squad faced jeers as they exited Wembley, where Jon Thorsteinsson's early goal sealed their fate in this tense fixture. Gareth Southgate’s crew, anchored by Harry Kane and Ivan Toney, mustered only a paltry shot on target throughout, a product of Iceland's tight defensive ring. This encounter marked a historic low for England—a repetition of their…

Kobbie Mainoo aspires to secure a spot in England's 26-man Euro 2024 squad and has already caught the attention of Gareth Southgate, the Three Lions' manager. Southgate praises Mainoo's talent, especially after witnessing the young Manchester United player excel in the recent FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. With a noteworthy goal in the final, Mainoo became the first English teenager to score in an FA Cup final since 1981, marking an impressive season breakthrough. As England gears up for Euro 2024, Southgate…