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Pick Mainoo over Anderson against DR Congo - Rooney

Pick Mainoo over Anderson against DR Congo - Rooney
BBC News Tuesday 30 June 2026, 08:06 UTC 1 min read
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Former England captain Wayne Rooney says he would start Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo instead of Elliot Anderson in Wednesday's World Cup last-32 tie with DR Congo.

Former England captain Wayne Rooney says he would start Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo instead of Elliot Anderson in Wednesday's World Cup last-32 tie with DR Congo.
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