Soccer-Man Utd's Mainoo hopeful of making England Euros squad

Soccer Football - International Friendly - England Training - St George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain - March 20, 2024 England's Kobbie Mainoo during training Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff/File Photo

(Reuters) - Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo said he is hoping to make the English squad for the European Championship in Germany after receiving his first England senior call-up ahead of international friendlies.

Initially part of the Under-21s squad, the 18-year-old was drafted into manager Gareth Southgate's team on Tuesday before England host Brazil on Saturday and Belgium on March 26.