A few months ago Kobbie Mainoo had not played a minute for his club at senior level let alone his country.
Now at just 18, he is one of Manchester United’s best players - and after a man of the match performance for England last night Gareth Soutgate was full of praise
So how has one so young been able to establish himself at the highest level so quickly?
And in terms of Euro 2024, has it gone beyond Mainoo just being in the squad for England - does he need to start?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s Manchester United writer Carl Anka, who is also on our Talk of the Devils podcast, data writer and part of The Athletic Football Tactics Podcast, Mark Carey, and Michael Bailey, who was at Wembley for us last night.
Produced by Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can West Ham do better than Moyes?
Could Bayern tempt Alonso this summer?
Is this another false dawn at Man United?
Weekend Preview: Can Villa hold off Man United?
Has this been the best AFCON ever?
Why Man City might not win the title
Do Chelsea still believe in Project Pochettino?
Can Arsenal win the Premier League?
Weekend Preview: Will Liverpool end Arsenal’s title challenge?
Has FFP killed the transfer window?
Have Man United been tough enough with Rashford?
How Barcelona’s toxicity forced Xavi out
How do Liverpool replace Klopp?
Weekend Preview: Maddison returns and a Black Country derby
Klopp to leave Liverpool at end of season
What went wrong for Kalvin Phillips at Man City?
Where are all the January transfers?
How Salah's AFCON descended into chaos
Why Man United took Berrada from Man City
Weekend Preview: Will Solanke haunt Liverpool?
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Daily Football Briefing
Football Weekly
On The Continent - A European Football Podcast
Tifo Football Podcast
The Totally Football Show with James Richardson