Three Lions’ manager, Gareth Southgate, has his critics to thank after playing Trent Alexander Arnold in his wrong, thinking it could be a master stroke of coaching genius.
As a football fan, I found it hard to watch England’s opening two Euro matches because they looked out of sorts.
Giving Kobbie Mainoo and Cole Palmer more playing time is the real master stroke of the England manager, as they have dominated opponents since the round of 16, with the former showing a high level of brilliance at such a young age.
Mainoo, 19, became the youngest footballer in the history of the competition to play in the semifinal for England.
The highly-rated Manchester United youngster won 100 percent of his duels and tackles, completed 25 passes, and created the joint-most chances for England; he was at the center of everything good for his team.
Born in Manchester by Ghanaian parents, he burst onto the limelight after making his debut for the Red Devils in a Carabao Cup tie against Charlton in January 2023 and ended the 2023–24 season as an FA Cup winner, scoring in the final at Wembley.
He may well end up having the best start into what would be a long and successful career, as he now has the chance of winning England’s first men’s senior trophy since the 1966 World Cup.
