Kobbie Mainoo makes feelings clear on Wayne Rooney demand as Jude Bellingham point made
manchestereveningnews.co.ukKobbie Mainoo has responded to Wayne Rooney's suggestion that he should be starting for England at Euro 2024. The Manchester United midfielder came off the bench in England's Group C clash against Serbia on Sunday evening.
Jude Bellingham scored the only goal as Gareth Southgate's side won 1-0 in Gelsenkirchen. Former United captain Rooney shared his belief that Mainoo should be starting for Southgate's team in Germany.
The England legend stated that Trent Alexander Arnold will be caught out defensively against better teams as the tournament progresses. "No.
I have watched Trent play in midfield a few times and I think you lose a lot of his qualities. His delivery is obviously incredible and of course he can pick passes from midfield, but I think he has to fight it out [with Walker for the right-back spot]," Rooney said on The Overlap. READ MORE: 'Man United tax' and £80m 'insanity' could deny Sir Jim Ratcliffe top transfer target READ MORE: Kobbie Mainoo opens up on Erik ten Hag decision and reveals why he's happy with Man United manager "I know Kyle is the best right-back in the world at the minute but I think midfield is such an important position.
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