Southgate details the three aspects of Mainoo's game that give him no 'hesitation' to start as a teenager at the Euros

Kobbie Mainoo added a third England cap to his haul this evening after being named among the starting 11 to face Iceland at Wembley.

The Three Lions are currently midway through their final warm-up match before flying to Germany next week, with their Euro opener scheduled for Sunday June 16 against Serbia.

There may be reason to worry for Gareth Southgate as his side go into the interval 1-0 up. Of course, there is only pride at stake in such matches, but a defeat will do nothing to ease the players' pre-tournament jitters.

On Thursday, the manager confirmed his 26-man squad for the England campaign; Harry Maguire was unfortunately absent due to a calf injury, but Luke Shaw and Mainoo were retained, with the latter probably in dreamland after completing his breakthrough campaign at Manchester United with a first senior trophy, having played a direct role in victory. by scoring in the final.

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Mainoo can play crucial role, suggests Southgate

Now looking to add a potential Euro winners' medal to his tally, Southgate assured he has no qualms about starting the 19-year-old starlet in decisive matches.

“We wouldn’t hesitate to do it.” He [Mainoo] showed incredible maturity throughout the season,” Southgate told Channel 4 ahead of tonight's kick-off.

“We love how it can receive in restricted areas. He moves the ball quicklyand he is strong in challenge Also.

“He made two fabulous appearances here in March, and he has continued that form with Manchester United. We can't wait to see him tonight.