Tomori Poised to Start for England Against Uruguay
Fikayo Tomori is expected to start for England in the upcoming friendly match against Uruguay on Friday, as John Stones remains an injury concern.
The 28-year-old AC Milan defender is on standby to feature at Wembley Stadium in England's second-to-last game before manager Thomas Tuchel finalizes his World Cup squad.
Stones is currently dealing with a calf injury that was still under evaluation as of Friday.
Tuchel Comments on Stones' Fitness and Squad Selection
When questioned about the necessity of Stones being fully fit to secure a spot in the World Cup squad, Tuchel told :
"Yes, I guess so, but he came here and he was fit, then he feels something, so if we call him up there might be the chance he maybe misses out on a match at short notice.
We have other top central defenders, but he can still play a part, with his energy and with his quality, but first of all I want him to be in camp as a player. Let's see how this camp continues and how it plays out."
Tomori's England Career and Upcoming Fixtures
If Tomori plays on Friday, he will earn his sixth cap for England. His most recent appearance was in a 2-0 victory over Malta in 2023.
The Three Lions will face Uruguay on Friday, followed by a home match against Japan on Tuesday.
