Ian Wright is suing Gareth Southgate over the star’s omission from the England squad

IAN WRIGHT was left baffled by the omission of Kobbie Mainoo from the England squad.

The former Arsenal and Three Lions legend was in attendance as Manchester United knocked out Liverpool in the FA Cup yesterday.

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Erik ten Hag’s team won 4-3 thanks to a last gasp from Amad Diallo.

Despite the winger stealing the headlines, Wright focused his praise on Mainoo.

The 18-year-old midfielder impressed during his 80 minutes on the pitch and the retired striker believes he should be given his international debut in the upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.

Wright took aim at manager Gareth Southgate and said: “Why isn’t Kobbie Mainoo in the England squad?

“Come on man, come on, man was immense today.”

Wright also turned to Roy Keane and asked him the same question, but his answer was not heard in the clip.

Instead of Mainoo, Southgate selected Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Conor Gallagher and Jordan Henderson as his central midfielders.

Fans agreed the teenage prodigy should be in the squad, with one saying: “Southgate will be thinking about why he didn’t pick him.”

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Another added: “Mainoo definitely deserves a spot. The man was on fire yesterday.”

More commented: “Mainoo is talent, he should be in the England squad.”

If he doesn’t make the choice quickly, the player could decide to switch his allegiance to Ghana.

He has represented England at under-16, 18 and 19 level.

The FA are said to be confident of retaining his services but have received no guarantees.