Manchester United boss Michael Carrick believes Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo have all done enough to earn a place in England's World Cup squad. With Thomas Tuchel set to name his squad for this month's international break, Carrick has backed his trio to be included ahead of the summer tournament in the USA, Mexico and Canada.
The United manager praised the form of Maguire and Shaw, both of whom have extensive England experience with 64 and 34 caps respectively. Mainoo, aged 20, has already made ten appearances for the Three Lions and has impressed under Carrick this season.
Carrick said: 'I haven't been in touch. For the boys, I'd love to see them picked for this one and obviously picked for the summer. I don't have any influence on that but certainly the boys, the way they're playing, I think they've put themselves right in the conversation and given themselves a chance.'
Former England star Stuart Pearce also threw his support behind Shaw, suggesting he could be Tuchel's first-choice left-back. Speaking to The Sun, Pearce said: 'If Manchester United carry on the ascension that they're on, you have got to talk about Luke Shaw. He's got experience at tournaments and when he's been out of the England side, we've missed him.'
Tuchel has just two squads to select before the World Cup, with the upcoming international break and final preparations in June. Carrick remains hopeful but acknowledged the decision is out of his hands, saying: 'It's just not my decision so we'll have to wait and see.'
