Manchester United prodigy become the third youngest England player in playoffs of major tournaments
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England and Slovakia will clash for a spot in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals.
In Gareth Southgate's starting lineup, Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo will take the field.
According to OptaJoe, at 19 years and 72 days old, Mainoo becomes the third youngest player to start for England in a knockout match at a major tournament (World Cup/Euro).
Only Michael Owen against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup (18 years, 198 days) and Wayne Rooney against Portugal at Euro 2004 (18 years, 244 days) were younger.
The match between England and Slovakia will kick off at 18:00 Central European Time.
Liam Carter
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Translated by the editors