“He’s so good at…”: England teammate lifts lid on what Kobbie Mainno did in training that left him stunned

Newcastle defender Tino Livramento has admitted being stunned by something he has seen Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo do in England training. History beckons Mainoo and his England teammates will be looking to make history this summer when they participate in the World Cup in North America. The youngster and Marcus Rashford, who spent the 2025/26 season out on loan at Barcelona, are the only United representatives in the squad. This follows the shock exclusions of Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw. Though this is Mainoo’s first World Cup, it’s far from his first major tournament for the Three Lions. He was a key figure for Gareth Southgate at Euro 2020, playing in the final loss to Spain. At one point, Mainoo seemed at real risk of missing out on the England squad as he struggled for playing time under then-manager Ruben Amorim. For reasons best known to himself, Amorim regularly overlooked Mainoo, even favouring the uninspiring Manuel Ugarte over him. The Carrington academy graduate looked destined to leave in January but Michael Carrick’s arrival as the replacement for Amorim breathed new life into his fortunes. Mainoo started all but one of the 17 Premier League games that Carrick took charge of. Mainoo recently thanked Carrick directly for helping him nail down a spot in the national team. And it looks like the 21-year-old is making waves in the camp, if Livramento’s remarks are anything to go by. Livramento raves about Mainoo Appearing on the latest episode of Lions’ Den connected by EE, Livramento was asked about a moment that made him stop and take notice. The Newcastle man answered, “One thing that’s like, seeing Kobbie play two-touch.” “He’s so good at two-touch. He’d be passing it or flicking it with his ankle and that.” England are next in action on Wednesday when they face Costa Rica in a friendly, before they turn their attention towards their opening game of the World Cup against Croatia a week later. The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Latest Top Stories… Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!