Man Utd fans will love Gary Lineker's Kobbie Mainoo comments after England heroics

Gary Lineker singled out Kobbie Mainoo for praise after the Manchester United star helped England into the final of Euro 2024.

The Old Trafford prodigy was superb as Gareth Southgate's side clinched a thrilling victory over the Netherlands thanks to a last-gasp goal from Ollie Watkins. Mainoo has proved to be the answer to Southgate's midfield puzzle, which began with the unsuccessful trial of Trent Alexander-Arnold in the centre alongside Declan Rice.

Conor Gallagher was brought into the side for the final group match against Slovenia but was substituted for Mainoo at the interval. Since then, the 19-year-old has been a fixture in the starting XI, impressing everyone with his composure and drive. His poise has stood out for Lineker, who gave his post-match verdict on his The Rest is Football podcast.

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The Match of the Day presenter said "Kobbie Mainoo, goodness me, what a footballer. He's incredible. We talked about [Spain's] Lamine Yamal. Obviously, he's unbelievably talented in a different way. Mainoo is incredibly impressive, and he's also a teenager. It's kind of the tournament of emerging stars, which is something you want to see.

"Obviously, we know he can cope with a cup final. He played against Manchester City and scored that goal and performed brilliantly. Nothing seems to faze him, fearlessness of youth, I guess."

Meanwhile, Micah Richards praised Mainoo's quiet confidence. The former City defender said: "He believes in his own quality. You hear him in his interviews and he doesn't get too excited. He's just calm.

"His interviews are like he is on