Published 09:08 IST, March 20th 2024
Before friendlies against Brazil and Belgium, Manchester United's 18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo was added to coach Gareth Southgate's senior team.
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Teenager Kobbie Mainoo received his first call up from England on Tuesday.
The 18-year-old Mainoo from Manchester United was initially part of England Under-21s but was added to coach Gareth Southgate’s senior group ahead of friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.
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Mainoo previously represented England Under-17s and Under-19s in midfield.
Southgate announced his squad for the friendlies last week. All other players called up by the coach reported to the training camp on Tuesday.
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Among them was Brentford striker Ivan Toney, who was recalled after serving an eight-month ban for breaching betting rules.
Also receiving their first summons were Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite and Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon.
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Liverpool defender Joe Gomez was called up for the first time since 2020.
There was no place for Kalvin Phillips, who has endured a difficult start to his loan spell with West Ham.
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England plays Brazil on Saturday and Belgium next Tuesday. Both games are at Wembley Stadium.
09:08 IST, March 20th 2024