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Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has expressed readiness to shine for England at the Euro 2024 Championship.

The Three Lions takes on Slovakia in the round 16 of UEFA's elite competition in Germany on Sunday afternoon.

Speaking ahead of the game, the 19-year-old says he is ready to seize the opportunity and shine on the bid stage for England.

"Yes, probably," Mainoo told ITV Sport, asked if the game is the biggest of his career. "Do I relish it? Yes, that is what you play football for, the big occasions. You don't win anything big unless you play in the big occasions.

"I feel I want to be a great player and great players are made in those big occasions so I have to do my best whenever they come about.

"Whenever I get a chance to play I try and give it 100 per cent every time, that is what my dad always said to me, my parents always said to grab a chance with both hands. I have to do my best whenever they come about."

Meanwhile, Mainoo has been handed a starting role in England's set up to face Slovakia this afternoon.

The midfielder, who enjoyed an amazing season with Manchester United has been struggling for playing in the ongoing tournament in Germany.

The talented midfielder made a brief appearance in their first game against Serbia, coming off the bench for the final five minutes. He then missed the second group game against Denmark before making second half appearance in their last group game with Slovenia.

The 19-year-old turned heads with an impressive 45-minute showing against Slovenia, after replacing Conor Gallagher in the heart of England's midfield.

Following an outstanding display against Slovenia, coach Gareth Southgate has entrusted the Ghanaian midfielder to start in midfielder against Slovakia in the crunch round 16 on Sunday afternoon.

This is the English-born Ghanaian first start in major tournament and he is expected to play a huge role for the Three Lions who are keen to progress to the next stage of the competition.

Mainoo received a huge backing from some England legends including Paul Scholes as they demanded for starting role for the young midfielder.

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Ghana Sports Today; we break all trending sports news as it happens. Get daily comprehensive summary of the recent sports – football news that have rocked the online scene.

Black Queens Coach Nora Häuptle has called up 33 players to assemble in Accra ahead of an upcoming international friendly against Japan, gearing up for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

Among the players invited are Princess Marfo from Bay FC, Bridget Adu of Luton FC, and Mukarama Abdulai, who previously clinched the FIFA U-17 World Cup Golden Boot.

Nora's selections also include Wasila Diwura Soale, Nina Norshie, Mavis Owusu, Adama Alhassan, and Victoria Osei.

The friendly against Japan, scheduled for July 13, 2024, at the Kanazawa Go Go Curry Stadium in Tokyo, holds significance as Japan prepares for the Olympic Games in Paris and views Ghana as a strong opponent for their preparations.

The invited players are expected to report to the camp in Accra starting on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, as the Black Queens intensify their preparations for both the friendly and the upcoming WAFCON tournament.

See the full squad below:

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Ghana Sports Today; we break all trending sports news as it happens. Get daily comprehensive summary of the recent sports – football news that have rocked the online scene. Kobbie Mainoo 

Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has been handed a starting role in England's set up to face Slovakia in the Round 16 of the Euro 2024 Championship.

Mainoo, who enjoyed an amazing season with Manchester United has been struggling for playing in the ongoing tournament in Germany.

The talented midfielder made a brief appearance in their first game against Serbia, coming off the bench for the final five minutes. He then missed the second group game against Denmark before making second half appearance in their last group game with Slovenia.

The 19-year-old turned heads with an impressive 45-minute showing against Slovenia, after replacing Conor Gallagher in the heart of England's midfield.

Following an outstanding display against Slovenia, coach Gareth Southgate has entrusted the Ghanaian midfielder to start in midfielder against Slovakia in the crunch round 16 on Sunday afternoon.

This is the English-born Ghanaian first start in major tournament and he is expected to play a huge role for the Three Lions who are keen to progress to the next stage of the competition.

Mainoo received a huge backing from some England legends including Paul Scholes as they demanded for starting role for the young midfielder.

The starting role gives Mainoo the opportunity to showcase his qualities at the elite UEFA tournament in Germany. He seizes the chance to shine on the big stage for the England national team.

Credit to all our reliable corresponding sources – all rights reserved.