Why has Mainoo not been picked for England Under-21s?
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BBC Sport senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel has been answering your questions on Thomas Tuchel's England squad.
Matt asked: I understand Kobbie Mainoo not getting a senior call-up due to a lack of game time, but to not even get an Under-21 call-up is baffling. Is there a reason why he has been completely overlooked?
Sami answered: It's a fair point, Matt. But while he is only 20 years old and eligible for the Under-21s, we have to remember Mainoo is deemed a full international. He started in the Euro 2024 final, let's not forget.
There have been players who have flitted between the senior and U21 squad in recent years. Adam Wharton, for example, has been named in both squads in recent months/
However, given his pedigree at international level, there seems little to be gained for Mainoo to drop back down to junior international level football at this stage of his England career.