Manchester United have made an underwhelming start to the 2024-25 campaign, losing on penalties to Manchester City in the Community Shield, before suffering two defeats in three Premier League games.

The Red Devils opened their Premier League season with a 1-0 success over Fulham, but they have since been beaten by Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool, with three points leaving them in 14th spot in the table.

However, Kobbie Mainoo has again been a bright spark for the 20-time English champions, with the 19-year-old starting all four of their matches.

Mainoo actually has the best dribble success rate of any player in Europe's top five leagues so far this season with more than 10 attempted. Indeed, his dribble success rate is up at 83.3%, with the midfielder demonstrating his quality during a tough start to the season.

The midfielder made the breakthrough into the Man United first team last season, and he has represented the club on 39 occasions, scoring five goals and registering one assist.

Mainoo is again expected to be in the starting XI when Erik ten Hag's side continue their Premier League campaign against Southampton at St Mary's on September 14.

However, his immediate focus is on international matters, with the teenager with the England squad preparing for their upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Republic of Ireland and Finland.

Mainoo started the Euro 2024 final against Spain, and he will be in interim head coach Lee Carsley's thoughts when it comes to a role in the XI against Republic of Ireland. body check tags ::