Overview
- Mainoo made the claim after England’s first training session in Miami, telling Sky Sports on Tuesday he believes the team can “100 per cent” win the World Cup.
- England’s Florida camp is focused on heat and humidity adaptation with Team GB and specialist staff helping prepare players for conditions they expect at the tournament.
- Mainoo has publicly thanked Michael Carrick for restoring him to United’s starting line-up after limited minutes under Ruben Amorim, a run that helped secure his place in Tuchel’s 26-man squad.
- England will play warm-up friendlies against New Zealand and Costa Rica in Florida before relocating to their Kansas City base ahead of the Group L opener with Croatia on June 17.
- Mainoo arrives at his first World Cup with 12 caps and Euro 2024 experience, and his recent club form could affect England’s midfield selection and Manchester United’s prospects in next season’s Champions League.