Wes Brown believes Kobbie Mainoo can be compared to former AC Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf.
The Dutchman was one of the best players of his generation, playing for Ajax, Sampdoria, Real Madrid and Inter Milan, as well as Botafogo to end his career after leaving Milan.
Mainoo is, on the other hand, still a teenager and while he is impressing for the Manchester United first team, he is still in and out of the line-up under manager Erik ten Hag, and there is speculation as to whether he will be taken to Euro 2024 by England manager Gareth Southgate.
Discussing a potential comparison between Mainoo and any other players, he said to Instant Casino: “There is, and it’s Clarence Seedorf for me! If you ever get a chance to watch Clarence Seedorf – how he receives the ball, how he wants the ball and how he protects it – to me it’s very similar to the way Kobbie Mainoo plays.
“Believe me, centre midfield is a very hard position to play, but the calmness and the way he looks after the ball is brilliant for someone of his age. You can tell he’s enjoying himself too!
“When you think of the injuries Manchester United have had, he’s had to come in and play because the manager had no other option, but I’m so happy he did because you can tell what a good, young player he is. He will learn and get better, but his attitude is the main thing for me and the reason he’s played so many games.”
Discussing his options between playing for England or Ghana, former United defender Brown added: “It’s going to be tight between England and Ghana. Ultimately it’ll be his preference, but it would be so good to see him in an England shirt.“The way he’s showcasing his abilities at such a young age for one of the biggest clubs in the world – he’s definitely a talent the FA will want to play for England for many years to come.”
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