'It's a joke' Mainoo has had no World Cup minutes

On the latest episode of The Devils’ Advocate, Joe McGrath and Gaz Drinkwater discuss Kobbie Mainoo’s lack of minutes for England at the 2026 World Cup.

The 21-year-old is yet to feature for the Three Lions. He has not won a competitive cap since September 2024 but played in each of England’s last four friendlies.

Gaz said: “It’s a joke but we can’t really complain when England are getting into the situation they are in.

“I thought there were times in the group stage when I much would have preferred Kobbie Mainoo to play.

“I think it’s a joke that he’s not been included at all in any minutes and at the minute I’m thinking the only way he’s going to play a game of World Cup football is if England lose the semi-final and play in that stupid third place game, which is sad.”

Listen to the full episode of the Devils’ Advocate on BBC Sounds