England fans are hailing Kobbie Mainoo for making an ‘instant impact’ after coming on for Conor Gallagher at half-time in the Three Lions’ Euro 2024 draw against Slovenia.
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Fans have praised Kobbie Mainoo for his impact after coming on at half-time in England’s Euro 2024 match against Slovenia.
Gareth Southgate’s side put in another lukewarm performance in the first half of the match in Cologne, failing to improve on their performance against Denmark which attracted widespread criticism.
For the match, Southgate made one change to the team, with Conor Gallagher replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield, but the Chelsea man only lasted half an hour before being replaced by Mainoo .
It was a move that was welcomed by fans, with many wondering why Gallagher was the man to replace the Liverpool defender-turned-midfielder.
The Manchester United man received plenty of plaudits on X (formerly Twitter) for his impact on the match as England searched for the victory that would guarantee them top spot in Group C.
Fans have praised Kobbie Mainoo for making an ‘instant impact’ during England’s match against Slovenia.
The midfielder was introduced into the game at half-time of the draw in place of Conor Gallagher.
“It took Kobbie Mainoo 5 minutes to remind everyone that Gareth Southgate has no idea,” one fan posted. “There’s no point not playing him from the start of the first game.”
Another wrote: “3 minutes later and Kobbie Mainoo has done more than any English central midfielder at the Euros.”
A third posted: “Mainoo has made England a functioning team… who would have THOUGHT so.”
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