Kobbie Mainoo

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Can't really argue with that.

He's had 15 league matches in his career.
If he was putting in the same performances for Bournemouth, absolutely nobody would be expecting him to be getting a senior England cap after his first half season of football.
It's only because he's at the Media Darling of Man United that it's even being discussed.

Getting called up for England U21s at 18 is already a massive honour.
 
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Too soon probably, fully expect this to be Henderson's last couple of call ups and he'll be fazed out after the Euros. Chance then for someone like Mainoo to come in.
 
TeaCider said:
https://twitter.com/x/status/1768282810387685660

Can't really argue with that.

He's had 15 league matches in his career.
If he was putting in the same performances for Bournemouth, absolutely nobody would be expecting him to be getting a senior England cap after his first half season of football.
It's only because he's at the Media Darling of Man United that it's even being discussed.

Getting called up for England U21s at 18 is already a massive honour.
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Rooney was only 17 when he got his first call-up.

I don't get the argument that it's only because he's at Man United that it's being discussed. It just demonstrates what a talent he is, the fact that he's currently keeping Christian Eriksen out of the side.

Surely these upcoming friendly games should be used as opportunities to experiment. We all know what Henderson's game is about.
 
BoroMart said:
agreed, but I'd still have had him in for one of the more forward players. Too many wide options, not enough CM options for me.
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I would have had him in for Toney.

We have Kane and Watkins for centre forward. Realistically Watkins won’t even get that much action at the Euros and he’s now comfortable ahead of Toney in the pecking order in my view.

Might aswell had a look at another midfielder in these friendlies who might actually have a chance to shine and get a squad place in Mainoo.

No need for 3 centre forwards in my view especially when Rashford , Bowen and Gordon could cover in the unlikely event of an emergency.
 
SilentProf said:
It might have been a good idea to call him up just to train with the squad and see if he’s worth a gamble for the Euros in case of injury to one of the other players.
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The U21s almost always get an opportunity to train with the senior squad in these camps.

I've no doubt the likes of him and Harvey Elliot will take part in senior training sessions.
 
parmoboy said:
Rooney was only 17 when he got his first call-up.

I don't get the argument that it's only because he's at Man United that it's being discussed. It just demonstrates what a talent he is, the fact that he's currently keeping Christian Eriksen out of the side.

Surely these upcoming friendly games should be used as opportunities to experiment. We all know what Henderson's game is about.
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agree, looks like he's going to experiment with dropping Jude deeper, and giving Gordon, Palmer, Branthwaite and Toney game time. I do get his concerns though.

Seems peoples fears that he will still with Philips or Henderson alongside Rice are unfounded....and another option obviously emerged in Branthwaite to try and nudge Maguire out the door.
 
Diego said:
I would have had him in for Toney.

We have Kane and Watkins for centre forward. Realistically Watkins won’t even get that much action at the Euros and he’s now comfortable ahead of Toney in the pecking order in my view.

Might aswell had a look at another midfielder in these friendlies who might actually have a chance to shine and get a squad place in Mainoo.

No need for 3 centre forwards in my view especially when Rashford , Bowen and Gordon could cover in the unlikely event of an emergency.
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Yeah, it's a shame because I rate Toney but for me it should be between Toney and Watkins with regards to who gets the call-up to be the 2nd striker alongside Kane.
 
BoroMart said:
agree, looks like he's going to experiment with dropping Jude deeper, and giving Gordon, Palmer, Branthwaite and Toney game time. I do get his concerns though.

Seems peoples fears that he will still with Philips or Henderson alongside Rice are unfounded....and another option obviously emerged in Branthwaite to try and nudge Maguire out the door.
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Equally though he could start with Henderson and Rice as the two sitters. Personally I'd really like to see Stones and Rice as the two sitters. He could use these friendies to try it out.
 
TeaCider said:
https://twitter.com/x/status/1768282810387685660

Can't really argue with that.

He's had 15 league matches in his career.
If he was putting in the same performances for Bournemouth, absolutely nobody would be expecting him to be getting a senior England cap after his first half season of football.
It's only because he's at the Media Darling of Man United that it's even being discussed.

Getting called up for England U21s at 18 is already a massive honour.
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Very true - Jessie Lingard barely played for Man Utd when he received a call-up.
 
Diego said:
I would have had him in for Toney.

We have Kane and Watkins for centre forward. Realistically Watkins won’t even get that much action at the Euros and he’s now comfortable ahead of Toney in the pecking order in my view.

Might aswell had a look at another midfielder in these friendlies who might actually have a chance to shine and get a squad place in Mainoo.

No need for 3 centre forwards in my view especially when Rashford , Bowen and Gordon could cover in the unlikely event of an emergency.
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Surely it's an opportunity for Toney to show what he can do after his England career was frozen for a year, there's no guarantee that Watkins and Kane will both be injury free in the summer and it's a contingency.
It's not necessarily an indication that they're all going to the Euros.

Southgate only named 2 out and out strikers in the last World Cup squad: Kane and Wilson.

He'd named 3 in the last England squad before that World Cup: Kane, Toney and Abraham, with Wilson missing out with injury.
 
TeaCider said:
Surely it's an opportunity for Toney to show what he can do after his England career was frozen for a year, there's no guarantee that Watkins and Kane will both be injury free in the summer and it's a contingency.
It's not necessarily an indication that they're all going to the Euros.

Southgate only named 2 out and out strikers in the last World Cup squad: Kane and Wilson.

He'd named 3 in the last England squad before that World Cup: Kane, Toney and Abraham, with Wilson missing out with injury.
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It is but I think it’s safe to say Kane and Watkins will be the ones who get the minutes. I like Toney and if Watkins gets injured then yep take him to the Euros.

But I’d rather use the place on a problem position ( Declan rice midfield partner) I have been very impressed with Mainoo and for me we should have found a place for him in these games at least. He has the potential to be the long term solution.

Third choice striker ( Toney) is a bit like third choice goalkeeper in international football where you barely get a sniff
 
parmoboy said:
Yeah, it's a shame because I rate Toney but for me it should be between Toney and Watkins with regards to who gets the call-up to be the 2nd striker alongside Kane.
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Toney is a good league player, but I find his personality and character bemusing. Could be a troubling influence in the squad. I'd probably take Solanke before Toney. Might not score as many, but he works hard, strong and mobile, is excellent at hold up play and not a tosser. 15 prem goals this season too
 
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