Kоbbie Mаinоо, а midfielder fоr Mаnchester United, wаs Englаnd’s best plаyer when they оvercаme а severe scаre аgаinst Slоvаkiа tо gо tо the quаrterfinаls оf the 2024 Eurоpeаn Chаmpiоnship.
Ivan Schranz gave Slovakia the lead after just 25 minutes of play. The attacker casually flicked the ball past a defenseless Jordan Picken after receiving a superb through pass from teammate David Strelec.
Slovakia’s resolute defense proved to be too much for England to overcome, and it appeared that the Three Lions would suffer yet another heartbreaking tournament departure.
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52 seconds into extra time, Harry Kane gave England the lead by rising to the top of the pitch to forcefully head home a deft pass across the box from Brentford’s Ivan Toney.
Mainoo played for eighty-four minutes before being substituted by Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace. When he was involved in the action, Mainoo was without a doubt England’s shining star.
The United number 37 exerted the majority of England’s dominance, particularly in the first forty-five minutes. He handled the ball almost well, as he normally does, and his passing and positioning were also excellent.
Mainoo touched the ball 77 times throughout his time on the field, completing 65 of his 68 attempted passes with success. It was a crucial pass that he made.
The United player attempted to connect on two long balls and two crosses. Using only one of the two long balls he pinged, he was able to locate his objective.
Only one shot was taken by Mainoo, but it was off-target and Martin Dubravka, the Slovakian goalie, did not have to intervene.
The Carrington Academy alum started one dribble and finished it.
He engaged in five ground fights and prevailed three times. The midfield player was forced to participate in one aerial challenge, which he won.
Mainoo recorded a single interception and equal numbers of tackles.
(Figures sourced from Sofascore)
Switzerland will now play England in the quarterfinal of the European Championship.