Kobbie Mainoo Responds To Vile Media Comments
Kobbie Mainoo admitted England’s defeat to Iceland was ‘humbling’, but insisted the surprise loss could benefit his side in the long term.
The Three Lions will head to Euro 2024 following a run of one win in their last five games, with Friday’s 1-0 defeat at Wembley their latest setback. Jon Thorsteinsson scored at the end of a swift counter attack with only 12 minutes on the clock and the visitors were able to comfortable see out the victory.
England heads to Euro 2024 following a run of one win in their last five games, with Friday’s 1-0 defeat at Wembley their latest setback.
At full-time, disgruntled fans made their opinions known by booing England off on what was meant to be a celebratory occasion before Gareth Southgate and his squad head to Germany for the tournament finals.
But when asked if the boos will negatively impact the England squad, Mainoo replied: “Not at all! We know the quality we have in the changing room and now we just have to show the fans we’re good enough and we can compete in Germany.
“I think going into a tournament after a loss can be a good thing. We’ve got a point to prove now to ourselves really because we know we’re better than that and play a lot better football.
“It was humbling and we have to come together now. We’ve got a chip on our shoulder and have to come together and have the motivation now to go into that first game and prove a point.
“I think, so if we’re not winning we’re learning. Any chance to learn is a good opportunity and better now than in nine days.”
Mainoo played the full 90 minutes in midfield alongside Declan Rice, earning his third cap for England at senior level.
Leave Kobbie Mainoo Alone – Former Premier League Star
Fjortoft insisted that any player can have a bad game and indicated that too much pressure is being put on a teenage midfielder who is still developing his game.
He stressed that Mainoo should be protected as he is going to be a mainstay for England and Manchester United in the next decade and more.
The former Premier League striker took to X and wrote: “Please leave Kobbie Mainoo alone!
“He is a work in progress like every other 19-year-old!
“One game not so good we have to accept for any player!!!
“He will be massive for both England and Manchester United [over] the next 15 years.”
Mainoo is still expected to start for England take on Serbia in their first group game on 16th June.
