Manchester United defender, Harry Maguire has tipped Kobbie Mainoo to become England’s next Jude Bellingham.
Mainoo only made his Premier League debut for the Red Devils in November.
The 18-year-old has put in a couple of impressive performances since then and has been rewarded by a call-up to the Three Lions’ squad.
Maguire was asked if Mainoo is ready for the rigours of international football.
He replied: “I don’t see why not. To play at a major tournament, obviously, it’s big to have experience but also the young boys do come in and sometimes they play with no fear and they can excel in that way. I don’t have any concerns whatsoever.
“It’s incredible he’s (only) 18, he’s so mature. He’s a bit like Jude was when he was a young boy. He’s got a mature head on his shoulders. I had no concerns.”
EPL: It’s incredible – Maguire names Man Utd midfielder who is ‘next Bellingham’
