‘It was a very proud moment’: Fikayo Tomori reveals his delight at earning first call-up to senior England squad for Euro 2020 qualifiers
- Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori named in senior England squad for first time
- England will visit Czech Republic and Bulgaria in Euro 2020 qualifying matches
- Tomori described his selection by boss Gareth Southgate as a ‘dream’
Fikayo Tomori admits his England call-up was ‘a dream’ after a whirlwind 12 months for the Chelsea defender.
The 21-year-old, who was born in Canada and represented them at under-20 level, spent last season on loan at Sky Bet Championship side Derby but has established himself in Frank Lampard’s team this term.
That has earned him a call-up to Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the Euro 2020 qualification double-header against the Czech Republic and Bulgaria.
Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori has been named in the England squad for the first time
Tomori, who was picked along with in-form Blues team-mate Tammy Abraham, told a press conference: ‘I’ve taken everything as it has come.
‘This happened quite fast and quickly, but it’s been a good 12 months. I’ve been working hard, listening to people, trying to improve myself and it’s going well.
‘It’s a bit cliched but it is a dream (to be called up). Growing up in England and seeing the players playing at Wembley, it was such a good feeling.
‘It’s indescribable. I tried to take it in as much as possible, but it was a very proud moment.’
Tomori is joined in the squad by fellow Chelsea starlet, striker Tammy Abraham (left)