Rio Ferdinand Argues Kobbie Mainoo Is 'Better' than BOTH Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson in One Way for England

Rio Ferdinand proposes bold decision ahead of England and Panama World Cup game

Rio Ferdinand believes Thomas Tuchel should make a bold midfield change for England's final World Cup group-stage clash against Panama by bringing Kobbie Mainoo into the starting line-up.

Kobbie Mainoo: Ferdinand tells Tuchel what to do with United ace - Man United News And Transfer News

Kobbie Mainoo was indispensable for Manchester United since the turn of the year, but he is yet to kick a ball at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The English midfielder was inches away from leaving Old Trafford in the winter transfer window after being relegated to a bench role under former head coach Ruben Amorim. However, his fortunes significantly improved in January, after the Portuguese lost his job and Michael Carrick was appointed as his replace…

England: Ferdinand tells Tuchel to make one huge change at World Cup - 'better than Rice and Anderson'

Rio Ferdinand has explained why he thinks Kobbie Mainoo should start ahead of Declan Rice or Elliot Anderson for England against Panama.

Rio Ferdinand argues Kobbie Mainoo is 'better' than BOTH Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson in one way for England

Rio Ferdinand has now made a compelling case for Kobbie Mainoo amid Thomas Tuchel’s England preference of Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson.