Nasri left out of France World Cup squad four years after South Africa heartache

The United pair were both included in Roy Hodgson’s 23-man Three Lions squad but neither have been able to cement their place in the Reds starting 11.

Former Sale Sharks full-back Ben Foden is on the hunt for a place in England’s squad for their summer tour to New Zealand and the Rugby World Cup next year.

Rooney one of four United players to get the call-up for Brazil with Danny Welbeck, Phil Jones and Chris Smalling also chosen.

With Roy Hodgson set to announce his 30-man England squad on Monday for this summer’s World Cup in Brazil, just who will be on the plane and who will miss the cut.

Courtesy of The Printworks in Manchester, Our Telly’s Bigger Than Your Telly could be about to join an illustrious list of World Cup songs in aid of charity.

The 22-year-old went off injured in United’s final home game of the season against Hull City on Tuesday with a shoulder injury, ahead of the England squad being named on Monday

Footballing mega-stars including Brazilian starlet Neymar, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Andrés Iniesta, Andrea Pirlo and Chelsea’s David Luiz and Eden Hazard all feature in the ad.

Former Manchester United and City star Carlos Tevez is hitting headlines once again as the former City and United star has claimed he will not make the World Cup – because he is heading to Disney Land.

Ahead of the Manchester derby this evening and with the World Cup fast approaching, MM takes a look at five Brazilian flops to play for either United or City

Current Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidić will be be leaving Old Trafford to join Inter Milan in the summer