Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has been called up to the senior England squad for the first time ahead of their two friendlies, the national team said on Tuesday, following the youngster’s impressive campaign at the Premier League club.
The 18-year-old, who was originally part of the Under-21 squad for this year’s 2025 European Under-21 qualifiers, has been drafted into manager Gareth Southgate’s squad for the matches at Wembley against Brazil on March 23 and Belgium on March 26.
Mainoo is a graduate of United’s youth academy and has made 14 appearances for Old Trafford in the Premier League this season.
“It’s an honor to receive my first senior call-up,” Mainoo wrote on Instagram.
Mainoo, who has represented England at Under-17, Under-18 and Under-19 level, reported to St. George’s Park.
Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite and Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon also received their first international call-ups from Southgate last week.
