Kobbie Mainoo, England and Manchester United
Saturday before England’s bronze match
Kobbie Mainoo missed England’s third-place play-off against France after picking up an injury, ending his World Cup without a single minute on the pitch. The FA confirmed he was ruled out of the matchday squad.
The injury adds a worrying club issue for Manchester United, while also deepening questions over Thomas Tuchel’s use of Mainoo. The midfielder had been tipped to get minutes once England rotated after their semi-final defeat.