Kobbie Mainoo: Record England Star Broke Before Kicking a Ball vs Netherlands

• England proved too strong as they defeated the Netherlands 2-1 in Dortmund to book their place in the final of the 2024 European Championships
• Kobbie Mainoo made history as the youngest player to ever represent England in the semi-finals of a major tournament on Wednesday evening
• The Three Lions will now tackle Spain in Sunday's Euro 2024 final, with the Three Lions bidding to go one better than Euro 2020

Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo made history even before stepping onto the pitch for England in the Euro 2024 semi-final.

The Three Lions secured their spot in the final with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands on Wednesday night.

The Dutch started strong, with Xavi Simmons netting a beautiful long-range goal in the 7th minute.

However, England soon took control of the game. In the 18th minute, a foul on Harry Kane by Denzel Dumfries resulted in a penalty, which Kane expertly converted, sending the ball into the bottom left corner.

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As has been their trend throughout the tournament, England scored a late winner. Substitute Ollie Watkins delivered a brilliant low shot across the goal to the far post, clinching the victory for the Three Lions, per Goal.

Kobbie Mainoo sets record vs Netherlands

While Watkins grabbed the spotlight, it was Ghanaian-born English midfielder Mainoo who was the unsung hero, anchoring England's midfield.

The 19-year-old set a record as the youngest player in European Championship history to feature in a semi-final for England, as reported by Sports Mole.

However, he isn't the youngest ever to play in a semi-final of the tournament; that distinction belongs to 16-year-old Lamine Yamal, who played in Spain's 2-1 win over France on Tuesday.

The youngest player to represent England in tournament football remains Michael Owen, who was 18 years and five months old when he played in the 1998 World Cup.

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Kobbie Mainoo Praised for the Three Lions at the Euros

Earlier, Briefly News reported that Kobbie Mainoo was backed to start for England when they faced Denmark in their second 2024 Euros match against Denmark.

Football fans took to social media to praise Mainoo.

Source: YEN.com.gh