What we learned from England’s limp World Cup warm-up win over New Zealand

Kane’s goal was enough to seal the victory (Picture: Getty)

England came through their first World Cup warm-up match unscathed with a 1-0 victory over New Zealand.

In the energy-sapping Tampa heat, Thomas Tuchel fielded two different starting XIs in each half with Harry Kane scoring the only goal of the game just before half-time, meeting Djed Spence’s cross with a fine header.

With the…

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Kobbie Mainoo rejected chance to leave Manchester United for Premier League rival last summer

There was an approach for Kobbie Mainoo last summer (Picture: Getty Images)

Kobbie Mainoo’s Manchester United career has had spectacular ups and downs already and could have come to an end last summer.

Still just 21 years old, the midfielder burst onto the scene so impressively in the 2023/24 season that he was starting for England at the European Championship that summer.

However, the…

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Michael Carrick tells Man Utd board which midfielder he wants this summer

Carrick signed a two-year contract at Old Trafford this week (Picture: Getty Images)

Michael Carrick is eager for Manchester United to sign Sandro Tonali for their midfield rebuild this summer.

After guiding United to a third place finish and securing Champions League qualification, Carrick officially signed a two-year contract at Old Trafford on Friday.

Plans to rebuild the squad are already…

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Michael Carrick tells Thomas Tuchel three Man Utd stars deserve England calls

Manchester United will be well represented at the World Cup this summer (Picture: Getty Images)

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick reckons his trio of Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire all deserve to be on the plane to the World Cup with England this summer.

All three were in the starting XI as the Red Devils beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.

It is…

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Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo reveals how close he came to £70million Chelsea transfer

Kobbie Mainoo has turned his Manchester United career around under Michael Carrick (Picture: Getty)

Kobbie Mainoo has confessed he was forced to ‘consider all things’ amid speculation he was ready to quit Manchester United during Ruben Amorim’s ill-fated reign.

The England international look set to be part of the furniture at his boyhood club after making a stunning breakthrough under Erik ten…

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Arsenal plot transfer for £42m Man Utd target in blow for Michael Carrick

Arsenal want to add to their midfield options this summer (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal are interested in signing West Ham United star Mateus Fernandes ahead of Manchester United this summer.

The former Southampton star has enjoyed a fine season in east London but the Hammers will find it difficult to hold onto one of their prized assets should they fail to avoid relegation.

United will seek to…

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Nicky Butt names four ‘average’ Man Utd stars who will leave with Casemiro this summer

It will be a busy summer at Old Trafford (Picture: Getty)

Nicky Butt believes Manchester United will offload at least four players at the end of the season as part of a summer rebuild at Old Trafford.

United confirmed Champions League qualification with victory over Liverpool last Sunday, returning to European football’s top table for the first time in three years.

Focusing solely on the…

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Casemiro reveals why he will not stay at Manchester United for one more season

Casemiro says there is ‘no chance’ of staying at Manchester United (NurPhoto/Shutterstock)

Casemiro insists there is ‘no chance’ of extending his stay at Manchester United for another season as he wants to leave Old Trafford ‘through the front door’.

United had the option to extend Casemiro’s contract for another year but confirmed in January that the 34-year-old will leave the club at the end…

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Arsenal consider shock summer move for Man Utd star after Kobbie Mainoo approach

Arsenal were ‘at the front of the queue’ to sign the United star (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal explored a move for Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo last year with Marcus Rashford emerging as a shock target ahead of the summer transfer window.

Mainoo’s fortunes at Old Trafford have undergone a complete transformation having been frozen out of the first-team by Ruben Amorim for the first-half of…

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Manchester United eye transfer move for £38million West Ham star

Mateus Fernandes has enjoyed an excellent season for West Ham (Picture: Getty)

Manchester United are eyeing a move for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes in the summer transfer window.

While the future of Michael Carrick is yet to be resolved, United are already pressing ahead with their recruitment plans despite no decision yet having been made on their next permanent head coach.

Regardless…

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Gary Neville urges Manchester United to ‘trade’ £60m signing after Liverpool win

Gary Neville sent a transfer message to Man Utd (Picture: Sky Sports)

Gary Neville urged Manchester United to sign four players and ‘trade’ Mason Mount after the Premier League victory over Liverpool.

United qualified for next season’s Champions League and all-but secured third-place in the Premier League with a thrilling 3-2 win over Liverpool.

Michael Carrick’s side raced into a two-goal…

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Arne Slot singles out Man Utd star for praise after Liverpool defeat

Arne Slot after Liverpool’s defeat to Manchester United (Picture: Getty)

Arne Slot bemoaned the ‘same issues coming back’ during Liverpool’s disappointing Premier League defeat to Manchester United.

Reigning champions Liverpool suffered their 11th league loss of the season at Old Trafford on Sunday, losing 3-2 to in-form United.

Slot’s side mounted an impressive comeback, coming back from 2-0…

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Daniel Sturridge backs Man Utd star to go to ‘the next level’ after Liverpool win

Daniel Sturridge after Man Utd’s victory over Liverpool (Picture: Sky Sports)

Daniel Sturridge has explained how Kobbie Mainoo can go to ‘the next level’ after Manchester United’s thrilling Premier League victory over Liverpool.

Mainoo, who was cast aside by former United boss Ruben Amorim, scored the winner in a 3-2 victory over Premier League champions Liverpool on Sunday.

Michael Carrick’s…

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