Mainoo: “Bellingham can win the Ballon d’Or”

Leipzig (Germany), June 18 (EFE).- Kobbie Mainoo, England midfielder, acknowledged this Wednesday at a press convention that his teammate Jude Bellingham, one of many key gamers in his group’s victory in its debut within the Euro Cup in opposition to Serbia (0-1), “can win the Ballon d’Or.”

Mainoo, as all his teammates and his coach Gareth Southgate have performed since Bellingham burst into the match with power, praising the Actual Madrid participant and recognizing that he can win one of the crucial essential particular person trophies doable: «Sure, he can undoubtedly win the Ballon d’Or. Everybody is aware of how unbelievable a participant he’s. We see it every single day in coaching. He’s an equally nice and demanding man. He has excessive requirements. Taking part in with him is nice. “He’s a candidate for the Ballon d’Or,” he stated.

The 19-year-old Manchester United footballer made his debut for England final March in a pleasant match in opposition to Brazil. Born to Ghanaian dad and mom, that day he definitively closed the door to the African group and in addition spoke regarding his determination to wager on the British group: «I am happy with my Ghanaian heritage, nevertheless it’s at all times been a dream to play for England. I am completely happy to be right here. I considered it, however I wish to play for England,” he stated.

Mainoo needed to thank his United coach Erik ten Hag for the alternatives he has obtained. For the younger Briton, it was key in his skilled growth as a result of he trusted him so much to play for his membership. «I am completely happy to construct issues with him. I received two trophies and I hope there are extra to come back. I’m calm figuring out that he would be the coach following we return.

As well as, he pressured that he’s “able to play.” England’s subsequent match within the Euro Cup in opposition to England and pressured that he would not care if he’s coming off the bench or as a starter. “It’s apparent that there are different nice midfielders within the squad, from the Premier League and overseas, similar to Jude Bellingham.

Concerning dealing with his teammates Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Hojlund, he acknowledged that he often shares time with the latter as a result of he’s younger like him. Nevertheless, he made it clear that if he faces Hojlun on Thursday, he’ll put his friendship apart to compete in opposition to the Danish participant and take a look at, “hopefully”, to attain victory.

He additionally referred to one of many criticized England gamers following his debut within the Euro Cup. Concerning Phil Foden, he acknowledged that when he has the ball, with the primary contact, “it is loopy as a result of it is very technical.” Likewise, he had phrases for Declan Rice, one in all his competitions to enter the lineup, and who he famous is price “each penny of what he prices.” “He’s an excellent participant and he has proven it within the Premier League and internationally.”