Kobbie Mainoo Shined In England’s 2-1 Victory Over The Netherlands In The Semi-Finals Of EURO 2024.
In the EURO 2024 semi-finals taking place early on the morning of July 11, England had a spectacular comeback to win 2-1 against the Netherlands. In this match, Kobbie Mainoo, the young star of Manchester United, had an impressive performance that made fans endlessly praise him.
At 19 years and 82 days old, Mainoo became the youngest player to play in the semi-finals of a major tournament for the “Three Lions”. His ability to play maturely and confidently contributed significantly to England’s victory. Not only that, Mainoo also topped the indicators of accurate long passes, duels and successful tackles, showing comprehensiveness in his playing style.
The dramatic match was decided in the 90th minute when substitute Ollie Watkins scored the winning goal 2-1 for England. Although Watkins was chosen by the organizers as the best player in the match, fans thought that Mainoo deserved this title more.
Against the Netherlands, Mainoo showed excellence with 100% accurate long passes, 100% winning duels and successful tackles. He made 2 tackles, 2 interceptions, created 2 good chances and launched a shot. Goal rated Mainoo very highly, saying that he played aggressively and was present in most hot spots on the field, proving his maturity compared to his age.
Mainoo almost didn’t make any mistakes in this match. At the age of 19, he is gradually asserting his position in the England team. The EURO 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands was considered a heavy test, but Mainoo showed that he was under no pressure. Coach Gareth Southgate’s changes in the midfield initially did not maximize their effectiveness. Only when Mainoo was entrusted with the leadership position could the “Three Lions” really play football.
Mainoo’s teammates also did not hesitate to praise him. Declan Rice shared: “It’s unbelievable. At the age of 19, Mainoo ran everywhere and showed how physically strong he was.” Trent Alexander-Arnold also admitted: “Mainoo’s technique and ability to withstand pressure are very impressive. Very young but has a lot of potential. This is exciting for England.”
With an impressive performance, Kobbie Mainoo not only helped England advance to the EURO 2024 final but also affirmed his position in the squad. Mainoo’s maturity and comprehensiveness promises to bring a lot of hope to “Three Lions” fans in the upcoming final against Spain on July 15.
