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[caption id="attachment_969264" align="alignnone" width="300"] MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 3: Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on March 3, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney heaped praise on Kobbie Mainoo, saying he has a bright future.
The 18-year-old has hugely impressed in the ongoing season making 22 appearances in all competitions for the Red Devils.
Mainoo has produced a series of stellar displays for Erik ten Hag’s side and has scored twice for the team this season.
He netted a stunning winner in a dramatic 4-3 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers and also scored in a 4-2 victory over Newport County in the FA Cup.
Rooney, speaking to TNT Sports, commended Mainoo's maturity and skill at such a young age, likening him to a young Bastian Schweinsteiger for his composed style and adept decision-making.
“I think he's incredible for such a young age, with the maturity he's shown,” he said.
"When you see any young players come into the first team they're normally a bit raw or play off the cuff.“He reminds me of a young Bastian Schweinsteiger with how he plays, and he always seems to make the right decisions.
“He has a very bright future,” he added.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) have expressed their interest in luring the promising midfielder to play for the Black Stars.
Image credit: Getty Images[/caption]
Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney heaped praise on Kobbie Mainoo, saying he has a bright future.
The 18-year-old has hugely impressed in the ongoing season making 22 appearances in all competitions for the Red Devils.
Mainoo has produced a series of stellar displays for Erik ten Hag’s side and has scored twice for the team this season.
He netted a stunning winner in a dramatic 4-3 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers and also scored in a 4-2 victory over Newport County in the FA Cup.
Rooney, speaking to TNT Sports, commended Mainoo's maturity and skill at such a young age, likening him to a young Bastian Schweinsteiger for his composed style and adept decision-making.
“I think he's incredible for such a young age, with the maturity he's shown,” he said.
"When you see any young players come into the first team they're normally a bit raw or play off the cuff.“He reminds me of a young Bastian Schweinsteiger with how he plays, and he always seems to make the right decisions.
“He has a very bright future,” he added.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) have expressed their interest in luring the promising midfielder to play for the Black Stars.