Official: Tomori returns to England squad but ‘benefits’ from Chelsea defender’s injury | OneFootball

Fikayo Tomori has been included in the England squad for friendly games in March, but Thomas Tuchel admits the Milan defender ‘benefits from the injury of Trevoh Chalobah.’

Milan centre-back Tomori has been included in the England squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Uruguay and Japan.

Tuchel explains Tomori’s return to the England squad

Tomori has not played a competitive match for England since November 2023, and this is the first time Tuchel has called him up to the Three Lions squad.

“Fikayo Tomori benefits from the injury of Trevoh Chalobah,” Tuchel said.

“Trevoh unfortunately got injured in the last minutes of the Champions League match and we hope that he comes back soon but it looks like a little bit of a nasty and painful one. It gives Fikayo the chance to come and impress. I was in contact with him through the whole year basically and was impressed very early when I watched him play with his physicality and approach to defending, so happy to have him in camp.”

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 13: Fikayo Tomori of England looks on during the international friendly match between England and Australia at Wembley Stadium on October 13, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Tomori, a former Chelsea defender, has made five appearances for the senior England national team, making his debut in 2019 against Kosovo under Gareth Southgate.

WROCLAW, POLAND – SEPTEMBER 09: Fikayo Tomori of England looks on during the warm up prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 European qualifier match between Ukraine and England at Stadion Wroclaw on September 09, 2023 in Wroclaw, Poland. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Tomori, 28, has been a regular starter at Milan over the last few years and in the current campaign, he has provided three assists in 30 appearances across all competitions.

During a recent interview with The Athletic, Tomori said he had spoken to Tuchel and hoped to be part of the England World Cup squad in June.