Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo tipped to become one of England's best by EA FC 24 stat

Kobbie Mainoo has deservedly been praised throughout the 2023/24 season for Manchester United, and with an England debut possibly looming, EA FC 24 is tipping the midfielder to become one of England's best.

Since making his first start against Everton in November last year, Mainoo has established himself as one of United's most important players, with the midfielder having already made 20 appearances for Erik ten Hag's side across all competitions this season. Despite Mainoo not being included in the first announcement, the midfielder has earned himself a spot in England's first-team squad for upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium, with the United academy graduate now in line for his England debut.

Mainoo played for England from U17 to U19 level, but the youngster skipped the U20s and U21s to earn his call-up to Gareth Southgate's squad.

The first instalment of the EA Sports FC game series EA FC 24 gives every player in the game an overall rating and a potential rating, showing how much room for improvement each player has. Mainoo started EA FC 24 with an overall of just 62 out of 99, but that has quickly improved, with the United star increasing by eight overall ratings since the game's release.

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But what's most impressive is Mainoo's potential rating, with EA Sports tipping the youngster to reach an overall rating of 86 out of 99, which would make him one of the best English players in the game.

If the 18-year-old were to reach his potential rating of 86 out of 99, he would be the joint-third highest-rated player in the current England squad, with only Harry Kane (90) and Jude