Manchester United’s rising star, Kobbie Mainoo, recently shared his admiration for the club’s legendary players Wayne Rooney, Paul Scholes, and Eric Cantona. In an interview before England’s friendly match against Brazil, the 18-year-old midfielder expressed his childhood love for watching these iconic footballers in action.
Mainoo, who dreams of representing the England national team, reminisced about the impact Rooney, Scholes, and Cantona had on him as a young fan. Despite being born after their prime, he still holds them in high regard.
“I loved watching Rooney, Paul Scholes, as well as King Eric Cantona. It was a bit before my time, but I still appreciate their talent,” Mainoo shared. “As a kid, you always dream of playing for England. But back then, I was just focused on taking each game as it came.”
With aspirations of earning his first England cap, Mainoo is determined to follow in the footsteps of his footballing idols. As he prepares to showcase his skills on the international stage, the young midfielder remains grateful for the inspiration provided by Rooney, Scholes, and Cantona.
Stay tuned as Mainoo looks to make his mark against Brazil and fulfill his childhood dream of representing England on the pitch.