https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/nickybutt/Recent content in nickybutt on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 18 Jul 2026 05:30:34 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/england-star-kobbie-mainoo-urged-to-boycott-france-bronze-match-over-tuchel-snub/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:30:34 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/england-star-kobbie-mainoo-urged-to-boycott-france-bronze-match-over-tuchel-snub/Kobbie Mainoo, an England rising star, has been advised to boycott the World Cup third-place playoff against France due to Thomas Tuchel’s perplexing decision to exclude him from game time throughout the tournament. Despite being a key squad member, Mainoo has yet to see a single minute on the pitch in this competition. Manchester United legend Nicky Butt openly criticized Tuchel’s treatment of Mainoo. Speaking to Paddy Power, Butt questioned the rationale behind the decision and suggested Mainoo should make a statement by refusing to participate in what he called a “nonsense game.