Ex-England player, Gary Neville
Former England international, Gary Neville, has campaigned for Kobbie Mainoo to start in England's Round of 16 match at Euro 2024.
The English player, who has deep Ghanaian roots, was introduced as a substitute in the game against Slovenia.
Although England drew goalless with Slovenia, Mainoo injected some life into England's game.
Mainoo was a delight to watch in midfield for the Three Lions as he changed the tempo and created more chances in the game.
Speaking after the game, Gary Neville heaped praises on the impact the substitute had on the game. He also tipped Mainoo to start in England's next game.
"Every time England made a change, they got better," the former England defender told ITV Sport.
"I am certain Mainoo will start the next game. Southgate thought Gallagher was the option for the energy, but it was quite obvious we needed someone out there to get us playing, and Adam Wharton is capable of doing that as well."
"The more substitutions we made, the less rigid we looked. We looked so basic in the first half; it was a struggle to watch that, and I think we moved forward in the second half," Neville added.
Mainoo has played in two of three games at the Euros, coming on as a substitute in both matches.
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