DANCE DEVIL: Kobbie Mainoo ignites a ‘STORM’ as the Man United sensation dazzles, dismantling Switzerland’s defense in England’s triumphant victory.
Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo starred once again as England beat Switzerland to advance to the semi-finals of Euro 2024.
Breel Embolo’s first goal was cancelled out by a brilliant strike by Bukayo Saka, sending the game into extra time.
Although both teams had opportunities to score, a penalty shootout was ultimately needed to break the stalemate. The Three Lions only needed Manuel Akanji’s mistake on the spot-kick to secure their berth in the next round of the competition.
During the time he was on the pitch, Mainoo registered 49 touches of the ball and successfully found his teammates with 33 of the 34 passes he attempted, managing an individual pass completion rate of 94%.
One of his passes was a key pass.
The United star saw two of his shots at Yann Sommer in the Switzerland goal blocked.
Mainoo tried to ping one long ball and successfully found an England teammate.
He delved into four ground duels and came out on top on three occasions. The teenager was required to contest one aerial duel, which he won.
The midfielder made one clearance and three times as many interceptions. He also put in one tackle.
Mainoo was replaced by United teammate Luke Shaw after 78 minutes of regular time. The appearance off the bench was Shaw’s first taste of action at Euro 2024.
Shaw instantly slotted at left-back.
The defender made two clearances and won the one aerial duel he challenged for. Shaw touched the ball 32 times and delivered two of the three long balls he attempted.
Mainoo and Shaw will undoubtedly be hoping that their performances against Switzerland were sufficient to secure them a spot in the semi-finals, where they will take on either Turkiye or the Netherlands.
