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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 17: Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United celebrates at full time during … More the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais at Old Trafford on April 17, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images) Getty Images In just seven minutes at the end of extra time, Manchester United turned its Europa League quarter-final tie against Lyon on its head. Bruno Fernandes got the comeback started with a penalty while Harry Maguire’s header put United through. Kobbie Mainoo’s goal, however, was the moment that truly electrified Old Trafford. Mainoo only came off the bench in extra time and was thrown on in an advanced position to give Manchester United another body in the attack as its chased a comeback. However, his goal was the sort of moment he has produced before as someone who wants to get into the opposition box as often as possible. COLOGNE, GERMANY – JUNE 25: Kobbie Mainoo of England runs with the ball whilst under pressure from … More Benjamin Sesko of Slovenia during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between England and Slovenia at Cologne Stadium on June 25, 2024 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Getty Images Initially, Mainoo was thought of as a number six. Gareth Southgate used the youngster at the base of the midfield for England as The Three Lions made a run to the final of Euro 2024. Erik ten Hag clearly also saw Mainoo as someone who could anchor his team in the centre. Mainoo was seen as the next N’Golo Kante or Sergio Busquets. This season, though, Mainoo has demonstrated more of his skill set which suggests his future for Manchester United lies higher up the pitch. Against…

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