Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho responds to Kobbie Mainoo announcement with two-word message

Alejandro Garnacho has sent a congratulatory message to Manchester United team-mate Kobbie Mainoo after the midfielder's maiden, senior England call-up.

It was announced earlier today Mainoo had been included in Gareth Southgate's squad for upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium at Wembley Stadium.

The teenage star was initially named in the Three Lions' under-21s squad, though has seen his impressive performances at club level rewarded in the form of the chance to represent Southgate's side either on Saturday or next Tuesday.

Reacting to the news of this proud moment, Mainoo wrote on his personal Instagram page: "It’s an honour to receive my first senior call-up." Many players have since responded to this post with comments of support, one of which was Garnacho. The Argentine simply said: "My man."

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The decision to be named in the senior squad comes after Southgate previously indicated his plan was not to rush the development of the 18-year-old, who put in another stellar display for United during Sunday's FA Cup triumph against Liverpool.

Speaking after naming his England squad last week, the Three Lions' boss said of Mainoo: "I think that he's doing brilliantly for a young player, and we're never slow to put a young payer into the seniors, but he's only had a handful of games and you have to be very careful development-wise in making those decisions at the right time. We think ideally we should allow him that space to develop at his own speed.

"But I repeat: he's doing really well