Mainoo was called up to the England squad for their two international friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.
The 18-year-oldMan Unitedstar has earned the praise of Lineker, who took to social media to express how impressed he was with the teenager after his first start for the Three Lions.
“A superb first start by Kobbie Mainoo for England,” Linekerwrote on X(formerly known as Twitter).
“He’s not only played himself into the squad for the Euros but quite possibly the starting lineup. Well played young man.”
The midfielder has enjoyed a meteoric rise at Man United, starting 14Premier Leaguegames for Erik ten Hag’s side this season.
After being handed his first start for England against Belgium, Mainoo impressed during the 2-2 draw before being replaced by Tottenham’s James Maddison in the 74th minute.
A superb first start by Kobbie Mainoo for@England. He’s not only played himself into the squad for the Euros but quite possibly the starting lineup. Well played young man. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
A mistake from Jordan Pickford gave Belgium the lead in the 11th minute, before Ivan Toney got the hosts level through the penalty spot.
Youri Tielemans’ 36th minute strike looked to hand Belgium the win until Jude Bellingham’s 95th minute goal leveled the scores at 2-2.
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