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Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes sends touching message to Kobbie Mainoo after Old Trafford team-mate earns first senior England call-up

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Mainoo's inclusion in Gareth Southgate's squad for the upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-wonderkid-kobbie-mainoo-called-england-senior-squad-first-time-after-majestic-performance-fa-cup-classic-against-liverpool/bltfa6da5efbfd6db41#csa8d4557eaaa86b2d" target="_blank"> has been met with widespread excitement</a> among England fans, particularly in anticipation of Euro 2024. Despite initial disappointment when he was omitted from the squad, Southgate's change of heart reflects Mainoo's impressive performances, especially in <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/antony-amad-diallo-man-utd-heroes-winners-losers-erik-ten-hag-fa-cup-thriller-jurgen-klopp-liverpool-quadruple/blt931f0e0315b07f6d" target="_blank">United's recent triumph over Liverpool in the FA Cup</a>.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Fernandes, recognising Mainoo's talent and dedication, took to Instagram to express his support and wrote: "Well deserved kid ❤️ @kobbie," underscoring the sentiment shared by many in the football community.<picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt3f22f8bebd39da95/Snapinsta.app_433465757_7988396414508065_9134778344391744611_n_1179.jpg?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt3f22f8bebd39da95/Snapinsta.app_433465757_7988396414508065_9134778344391744611_n_1179.jpg?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt3f22f8bebd39da95/Snapinsta.app_433465757_7988396414508065_9134778344391744611_n_1179.jpg?format=jpg" alt="Kobbie Mainoo" data-source="" data-copyright="@brunofernandes8 Instagram" data-portal-copyright="@brunofernandes8 Instagram" perform:prop="uuid:blt3f22f8bebd39da95;width:1179;height:2096"></picture>

WHAT FERNANDES SAID

Southgate's decision marks a notable shift, as Mainoo was initially overlooked in favour of more seasoned players and was included in the U21s squad. The call-up has naturally elated Mainoo and the youngster admitted that the news has not <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/kobbie-mainoo-england-senior-call-up-gareth-southgate-man-utd/blt8ec91d56a2a5e1a1#cs2fb3e82a405e1cf3" target="_blank">"sunk in yet, but I'm excited."</a>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Mainoo's upcoming stint with the England squad <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/why-kobbie-mainoo-snubbed-england-squad-gareth-southgate-jude-bellingham-man-utd/bltbd0e2c90f5a194fe#cs6994cb66aec8ecfb" target="_blank">presents a significant opportunity for him </a>to showcase his skills on the international stage. He might earn his debut when England play Brazil on Saturday or against Belgium on Tuesday in two friendlies. Following those friendlies, he will rejoin Manchester United for their Premier League clash against Brentford scheduled for March 30.

WHAT NEXT?

Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes sends touching message to Kobbie Mainoo after Old Trafford team-mate earns first senior England call-up | Goal.com US

Bruno Fernandes sent a touching message to Kobbie Mainoo after his Manchester United team-mate earned his first senior England call-up.