Kobbie Mainoo ruled out of England's clash with France due to injury

Kobbie Mainoo has been ruled out of England's World Cup bronze medal match against France due to injury. The Football Association confirmed the news via an official update, ruling the Manchester United midfielder out of the squad for the fixture.

This development marks a frustrating end to a difficult tournament for the young midfielder, who failed to make an appearance for the Three Lions throughout the competition despite being selected in the final 26-man squad. Having remained an unused substitute throughout the group and knockout stages, his tournament concludes without a single minute of action.

The news will cause significant concern at Old Trafford. As manager Michael Carrick prepares his team for the upcoming Premier League campaign, the fitness of such a vital first-team component is critical. The club is already managing midfield absences, including the injury to Manuel Ugarte and the departure of Casemiro.

Mainoo established himself as a key figure last season, impressing fans with his ability to control the tempo from deep. His successful integration into the starting structure under Carrick is a major reason why the club is eager to see him return to training quickly.

With United's league opener scheduled for August 22 against Hull City, the race is now on for the midfielder to prove his fitness. The club will be hoping that the injury is not serious enough to derail his summer preparations and impact his availability for the start of the domestic season.