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England defeated the Netherlands 2-1 within the European Championships semi-final to safe their place in back-to-back finals within the competitors.
Objectives from Harry Kane and Ollie Watkins have been sufficient for the Three Lions after Xavi Simons had fired the Dutch forward throughout the opening exchanges.
Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo was outstanding in the course of the park for Gareth Southgate’s aspect and have become the youngest participant to play in a semi-final of a serious match for England within the course of.
After Watkins’ last-gasp strike, Ronald Koeman, in a determined try and try to take the sport to extra-time, threw on United goal Joshua Zirkzee for the ultimate few seconds.
Zirkzee wasn’t capable of do a lot given his restricted time however after the full-time whistle, he was seen bumping into Mainoo.
The pair embraced on the finish of the sport with hopeful United followers labelling it as Mainoo ‘welcoming’ the striker to Outdated Trafford.
As reported by The Solar, Mainoo stopped for a fast chat with the Bologna man who’s extensively anticipated to be linking up with him in Manchester forward of the brand new season.
Switch guru Fabrizio Romano additionally shared the photograph of the duo, captioning it with “quickly”.
Kobbie Mainoo & Joshua Zirkzee. 🔜🔴 pic.twitter.com/NGPJERNbRJ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 10, 2024
The Peoples Particular person have just lately relayed {that a} deal for the 23-year-old is near completion and the striker will be part of Erik ten Hag’s troops after the European Championships.
Zirkzee will present competitors to Rasmus Hojlund who needed to carry the burden of being United’s solely placing possibility final season.
Regardless of not that includes for his nationwide aspect within the Euros as a lot as he would have appreciated, Zirkzee loved a nice season at membership degree.
The Dutchman hit double figures to assist safe a wonderful fifth place end for Bologna, which meant loads of suitors have been taken with his signature.
United look set to win the race for the proficient striker and a reunion with Mainoo is anticipated at Carrington when the pair return from their holidays.
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