Kobbie Mainoo failed to make the cut in England’s World Cup match against an overseas rival on Friday due to a last-minute fitness concern. Manchester United’s young midfielder was held out after reporting discomfort during training, pushing coach Southgate to drop him from the final squad. The call came with minutes left before kickoff in a high-stakes fixture set at Stade de France. England’s coaching staff insisted Mainoo’s exclusion was necessary. Thomas Tuchel, speaking at RC Lens, criticized the call. Commentators have since launched new talks about how teams handle injury protocols and roster decisions during major tournaments.