– Young talents Kobbie Mainoo and Cole Palmer from Manchester United have expressed their disappointment following England’s 1-1 draw against Denmark in the second match of Group C at EURO 2024.

On the evening of June 20, England, under the management of Gareth Southgate, delivered another underwhelming performance, struggling to impose themselves against a lower-ranked Danish team. The result left many fans frustrated, expecting a stronger display from the Three Lions.

After the match, Southgate made a surprising statement: “Currently, our midfield is still in an experimental phase. We do not have a suitable replacement for Kalvin Phillips.”

Phillips, who was instrumental for England in EURO 2020, has been unable to join the squad this time due to his poor form.

Fans have been calling for Southgate to utilize Kobbie Mainoo more effectively in the midfield role. However, the Manchester United midfielder has only seen about 5 minutes of playtime in the 1-0 victory over Serbia.

Mainoo reacted unexpectedly to this situation by posting an image on social media, showing himself and fellow teammate Cole Palmer sitting dejectedly with visibly disappointed expressions. Palmer, like Mainoo, has seen limited action on the field and appeared equally unhappy in the image.

The post quickly led to speculation that both Mainoo and Palmer were directing their discontent towards Southgate, questioning the manager’s reluctance to give the young talents more playing time despite the team’s lackluster performance. This reaction has sparked a wider debate on Southgate’s squad selections and the overall direction of the England team in the ongoing tournament.

As England’s campaign progresses, it remains to be seen whether Southgate will respond to the growing calls for change and provide players like Mainoo and Palmer with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the pitch.