Gareth Southgate must do right by Kobbie Mainoo as Sir Jim Ratcliffe offers Manchester United hint

Manchester United head into the international break with their tails up after a memorable afternoon at Old Trafford on Sunday.

The victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals is unquestionably the highlight of the campaign so far. United's players showed copious amounts of grit and determination as they came from behind twice to beat Jurgen Klopp's team 4-3.

After failing to halt Manchester City's progress to the Treble last season, it will have felt extra special for United to spoil Klopp's farewell tour somewhat. With the joys of the weekend still fresh, the news agenda has continued to move forward with Kobbie Mainoo and Erik ten Hag's potential successor dominating the headlines.

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After coming into the first team and settling like a duck to water, Mainoo has been rewarded with his first senior call-up ahead of England's friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. Unsurprisingly United fans are delighted to see the midfielder gain recognition with his performances making him a strong contender for Player of the Season for the Reds.

What MEN Sport says: Anyone who has watched Mainoo regularly will agree that a call-up to the senior England squad was needed sooner rather than later. At 18, the United Academy product is wise beyond his years and seems to have relished every chance which has been put before him. However, Gareth Southgate must do the right thing this international break and not allow him to be exposed on the pitch. Playing for England means that more scrutiny will be placed on your shoulders - just ask Harry Maguire -