Mainoo has become one of the breakout stars of Euro 2024 and again performed well as England made it through to the semi-finals with a penalty shootout win over Switzerland.
Although the 19-year-old was sacrificed for attacking players in the second half, he continued to prove himself on the big stage with an assured display.
It is a long way from where it all started at grassroots club Cheadle and Gately FC when he used to attend Sunday morning sessions as a five-year-old.
But his coach knew straight away there was something special about him.
"He was five when he first came down and started and within a couple of weeks myself and another volunteer at the time just looked at each other and said, 'Wow, this kid is unbelievable," said volunteer coach Steve Vare.
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