Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo was the standout performer for England as they survived a huge scare vs. Slovakia to advance to the quarter-final of Euro 2024.

Ivan Schranz gave Slovakia the lead after just 25 minutes of play. The attacker casually flicked the ball past a defenseless Jordan Picken after receiving a superb through pass from teammate David Strelec.

It looked as though the Three Lions would be eliminated from the tournament for a second time in as many years due to Slovakia’s unwavering defense.

But in the 95th minute, Jude Bellingham delivered a spectacular bicycle kick that sent the game into extra time.

52 seconds into extra time, Harry Kane gave England the lead by rising to the top of the pitch to forcefully head home a deft pass across the box from Brentford’s Ivan Toney.

Mainoo featured for 84 minutes before he was taken off and replaced by Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze. Mainoo was undoubtedly England’s standout star when he was involved in the action.

In the opening 45 minutes especially, any little control England had came from the United n.o 37. As is usually the case, his handling of the ball was almost flawless, as were his passing and positioning.

During the time he was on the pitch, Mainoo touched the ball 77 times and successfully delivered 65 of the 68 passes he attempted. One of his passes was a key pass.

The United star tried to connect with two crosses and two long balls. He found his target with just one of the two long balls he pinged.

Mainoo registered just one sh0t, but it was off-target and didn’t require Slovakia goalkeeper Martin Dubravka to swing into action.

The Carrington academy graduate embarked on one dribble, which he completed.

He delved into five ground duels and came out on top on three occasions. The midfielder won the one aerial challenge he was required to contest.

Mainoo made one interception and put in as many tackles.

Gareth Southgate’s men will now face Switzerland in the quarter-final of the Euros.