Kobbie Mainoo expressed his satisfaction with Erik ten Hag remaining as Manchester United manager, highlighting that it provides players with a sense of stability and confidence moving forward.

Following a successful season that culminated in winning the FA Cup and ending on a positive note, Ten Hag's retention ended speculation after the club considered other managerial options like Thomas Tuchel,, Gareth Southgate, Mauricio Pochettino, and Thomas Frank.

Mainoo, who made significant strides in his career last season, including his Premier League and England debut, looks forward to continuing under Ten Hag's leadership and aims for more silverware in the upcoming season.

"I'm so grateful to him that he put so much trust in me and believed in me to play on the team and I can't thank him enough."

Mainoo made his first appearance as a late substitute in Sunday's 1-0 Group C win over Serbia in Gelsenkirchen after opting to turn down an approach from Ghana to represent the birthplace of his parents.

ESPN reported in February that Southgate was considering fast-tracking Mainoo through England's ranks as a result and the 19-year-old said: "I am proud of my Ghanaian heritage and there was speculation, but, yeah, it has always been a dream to play for England.

I am happy to be here. It was considered, but I wanted to play for England."

Mainoo also reserved praise for Declan Rice, who has become a pivotal midfielder for Arsenal and England following his £105 million ($133m) move from West Ham last summer.

"Dec is such a good player, so reliable and dominant in midfield," he said.

"When I get to play next to him, it is always a joy to have someone so strong on the ball next to you and you can always trust him no matter where you are on the pitch."

"I think he is worth every penny, he is such a good player. He has proved that in the Prem and at the international level."