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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Sam Brookes

Kobbie Mainoo receives ‘special’ World Cup message from Wayne Rooney

Kobbie Mainoo Wayne Rooney World Cup Michael Carrick Ruben Amorim Wazza Croatia England Manchester United Euro
  • Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo has received a good luck message from Wayne Rooney ahead of England’s first World Cup game against Croatia on Wednesday.
  • Mainoo read the message out during an interview with the BBC as Rooney hailed him as “an inspiration” for young players after coming through a turbulent time at United to book his place at the World Cup.
  • Mainoo was consistently overlooked by former United boss Ruben Amorim in the first half of the season before forcing his way into the team’s starting XI under Michael Carrick.
  • Rooney urged Mainoo to “be yourself and you’ll be a star” before signing off the message: “Much love, Wazza”, with Mainoo hailing the message as “special”.
  • Mainoo is expected to start on the bench for England’s clash with Croatia, but could force his way into the starting line-up as the tournament progresses, just like he did at Euro 2024.
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