MANCHESTER, Dec 5 : Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim bristled at reporters on Friday when asked why England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is yet to start a Premier League game this season.

The 20-year-old has appeared nine times as a substitute while his only start this season came as United were knocked out of the League Cup on penalties by fourth-tier Grimsby Town.

United academy graduate Mainoo, who played for England in the Euro 2024 final and scored in United's FA Cup final win over Manchester City that year, was an unused substitute as United could only draw 1-1 with West Ham United on Thursday.

"Of course I understand (why you ask me), and my job is to answer," the Portuguese, whose side take on bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday, told reporters.

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