Manchester United receive Kobbie Mainoo boost as Fulham duo apologise after FA Cup chaos

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Kobbie Mainoo boost

Kobbie Mainoo will be able to join up with the Manchester United squad for pre-season after England under-19s failed to qualify for this summer's European Championships.

Mainoo had been involved with the under-19 setup during the international break, featuring in all three of their qualifiers including 88 minutes in a 2-0 win over Turkey on Tuesday evening. The 17-year-old has been on the fringes of first-team action at United, making his debut in the Carabao Cup win over Charlton in January.

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His involvement with England was expected to carry through to the summer and the 2023 European Championships in Malta this summer, however the Young Lions' failure to top their group - they finished one point behind Iceland - means they won't be involved in the eight-team finals.

Fortunately for United, that means the teenager will be available for this summer's trip to the United States for pre-season, having missed out on the tournament that is due to take place between July 3 and July 16.

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Fulham duo apologise

Fulham manager Marco Silva and striker Aleksandar Mitrovic have both apologised to referee Chris Kavanagh for their behaviour in the FA Cup defeat against Manchester United.

Mitrovic was sent off for putting his hands on Kavanagh in protest at Willian's dismissal for handling the ball on the goalline in the clash earlier this month. Silva, meanwhile, was shown a red card for reacting angrily on the touchline at Old Trafford. The London club took the lead in the game, but United came from behind to win 3-1.

In addition to apologising for the