United duo told: patience wins more than rumours

Ruben Amorim says Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee remain vital for Manchester United despite limited minutes. Mainoo, who wants England duty in 2026, and Zirkzee, chasing a Dutch call-up, must fight for starts rather than exits.

‘Our players, they want to play,’ Amorim smiled—like anyone stuck on a bench longer than a queue at Old Trafford’s pie stand.