Why is Kobbie Mainoo not in England squad vs France?

ENGLAND are looking to secure their best finish at a World Cup since 1966 when they take on France for third place this evening. Thomas Tuchel‘s men had their dreams of global glory ended by Lionel Messi‘s late brilliance. Kobbie Mainoo is not in the squad for England’s third-place play off against France Credit: PA England are eyeing their best World Cup finish since 1966 Credit: Getty ENGLAND VS FRANCE LIVE The footballing icon assisted both of Argentina‘s goals with minutes to go as the defending champions secured a dramatic 2-1 win to break English hearts. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! The Three Lions now take on France, who lost in the semi-finals to Spain, in the World Cup’s third-place play off. Tuchel has made seven changes to his side, handing starts to players who haven’t had much opportunity during the tournament. Many England fans may have expected Kobbie Mainoo to get some minutes in tonight’s third-place play off, but the Manchester United midfielder is absent from the squad to face France. SunSport brings you the reason why below… Why is Kobbie Mainoo not in the England squad vs France? Mainoo is not in England’s squad to face France in the World Cup’s third-place play off due to injury. The Three Lions released the following statement when the team news came out, it read: It read: “Kobbie Mainoo is ruled out of today’s matchday squad to face France due to injury.” Most read in World Cup Mainoo [R] inspecting the pitch with Reece James [C] and Jarell Quansah [L] Credit: Getty Mainoo is with the squad in Miami but will play no part in the match. The Man United midfielder will head back to Old Trafford after being handed ZERO minutes of action at the World Cup. Mainoo was included in England’s 26-man squad ahead of the likes of Adam Wharton and Alex Scott, of Crystal Palace and Bournemouth respectively, for the tournament. But he was an unused substitute against Croatia, Ghana, Panama, DR Congo, Mexico, Norway and Argentina. Comment now