Kobbie Mainoo wasn’t in England’s World Cup match against France on Friday because of a sudden 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 placed in France. England’s coaching staff insisted Mainoo’s exclusion was necessary. Thomas Tuchel, speaking in a press box, criticized the call. Commentators have since restarted the debate about how teams handle player readiness and roster decisions during major tournaments.