Fan's tweet from 2016 hailing Mainoo goes viral after his first England call-up

A fan's tweet singling out Kobbie Mainoo for praise aged just 11 has gone viral after the youngster earned his first ever England call-up.

Mainoo's incredible breakthrough season continued after being promoted to Gareth Southgate's senior side for upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Brazil, bringing hope the 18-year-old could make the final Euro 2024 squad in Germany this summer.

The teenage sensation was initially in England's Under-21 before being bumped up to the main group following his superb displays under Erik ten Hag this season.

Mainoo has already begun training with England at their St George's Park complex this week and is in contention for his debut cap ahead of two big friendlies at Wembley Stadium in the coming week.

The United star has made 14 starts in the Premier League this season, scoring once, quickly becoming a key player under the Dutchman.

Fans had already been in uproar that Mainoo had been overlooked in favour of veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson, but rejoiced after Southgate confirmed he would be part of the group.

And some eagled-eyed fans were left shocked after spotting an old tweet from a Man United supporter praising the youngster when he was just 11 in 2016.

It came after the fan in question highlighted the performance of the No 10 while competing for a Murapol Cup clash against Polish team Akademia Pilkarska Wisly Krakow.

The initial post read: 'No 10 for United looks quite skillful. Any idea who he is?'

A response said: 'Kobbie Mainoo, very good player.'

The tweet in question has since picked up over a thousand likes as supporters replied by hailing his eye talent - and some even joking he should be named as United's next director of football.

'How do you even recognise that in an