Kobbie Mainoo failed to make the cut in England’s World Cup match against France on Friday because of a last-minute fitness concern. Manchester United’s young midfielder was held out after showing discomfort during training, pushing coach Southgate to drop him from the final squad. The call came mere hours before kickoff in a do-or-die fixture placed in France. England’s coaching staff insisted Mainoo’s decision was standard. Thomas Tuchel, speaking at RC Lens, pushed back. Commentators have since raised fresh questions about how teams handle injury protocols and team selections during high-pressure games.