His friend and former Leeds team-mate Burrow was diagnosed with the disease in December 2019 and has since championed fundraising and awareness for those impacted by it. The EFL also confirmed the fourth round of the Carabao Cup would be scheduled for the week between the World Cup final and the Premier League's resumption on Boxing Day. "I know it's different to what the Ashes is going to be but it is nice to have something in the bank, knowing that I have the capability to score big runs consistently out there." Jesse Lingard is expected to leave Manchester United after talks over a new contract stalled.