Rasmus Hojlund was glad to avoid an ‘awkward’ situation with Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo after England and Denmark’s draw at Euro 2024.
Hojlund, who joined United in a deal worth £72m last summer, was named in Denmark’s XI for the Group C match on Thursday, helping his nation grab a point.
Mainoo did not feature for the Three Lions, though, with England boss Gareth Southgate keeping him on the bench as he became an unused substitute.
Hojlund appeared relieved to not come up against United wonderkid Mainoo, who has just enjoyed a fantastic breakout season under Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.
At least it won’t get awkward with Kobbie next training,’ Hojlund posted on Instagram following the match at the Waldstadion, which could also be in reference to the fact that both countries shared the points in Frankfurt.
Mainoo has already earned comparisons to a number of legendary midfielders including Paul Scholes and Clarence Seedorf and he’s tipped for a huge future.
The teenager – and Hojlund – were not the only United players involved in the 1-1 draw between England and Denmark with Christian Eriksen also handed a start.
England regulars Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire were not involved with both men failing to make the Euros squad due to form and injury respectively.
United defender Luke Shaw is in Southgate’s squad but he hasn’t been involved in the matches against Serbia or Denmark as he builds up to full fitness.
Meanwhile, there are plenty of other interesting storylines for United fans to look out for at Euro 2024 this summer.
United have been linked with a summer move for Netherlands star Jeremie Frimpong, one of the jewels in the crown as Bayer Leverkusen won the Bundesliga title in an Invincible season in 2023-24.
The Red Devils also reportedly want to sign Sporting Lisbon star Goncalo Inacio, who is featuring at Euro 2024 for Portugal.
United are thought to be battling Chelsea for the signature of Milos Kerkez too, who plays for AFC Bournemouth and is representing Hungary this summer.
