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England youngster Kobbie Mainoo reveals hilarious Man Utd nickname inspired by Love Island celebrity brother Jordan Mainoo-Hames

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The United midfield starlet has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/wayne-rooney-man-utd-kobbie-mainoo-world-cup-winning-germany-legend-maturity/bltcdb83453fc4a6017" target="_blank">enjoyed a rich vein of form</a> in the current season which earned him his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kobbie-mainoo-england-gareth-southgate-call-up-man-utd-teenage-midfielder-euro-2024/blt7518686014be80f2" target="_blank">maiden call-up to the England squad</a> by Gareth Southgate for the team's upcoming international friendly matches.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The 18-year-old, who has been part of the Red Devils' youth setup since 2011, has revealed his nickname at the club inspired by his elder celebrity elder brother Jordan Mainoo-Hames who featured in the reality TV show Love Island in 2019.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

During <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVzl1uRLt5w" target="_blank">England's 'First Impressions' interview</a>, the youngster said, "My brother was on it (Love Island). I'm close to him. You know what, going back to another question - my nickname. The kit man at United always called me 'Love Island'. [He's been doing so] since I was like 16."

WHAT KOBBIE MAINOO SAID

Mainoo will hope to make his international debut on Saturday as the Three Lions take on five-time world champions Brazil in a friendly encounter at Wembley.

WHAT NEXT FOR KOBBIE MAINOO?

England youngster Kobbie Mainoo reveals hilarious Man Utd nickname inspired by Love Island celebrity brother Jordan Mainoo-Hames | Goal.com UK

Kobbie Mainoo has revealed his nickname at Manchester United, which is inspired by his elder brother and Love Island star Jordan Mainoo-Hames.

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