Milan defender Fikayo Tomori insists his World Cup ambition stays alive as he continues to re-establish himself as a key determine at San Siro.
The England worldwide is approaching his fifth anniversary with Milan in January and has rediscovered an everyday beginning position after a tough couple of seasons.
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His resurgence has coincided with the arrival of Massimiliano Allegri on the Rossoneri bench, with Tomori as soon as once more a set presence on the coronary heart of defence.
TURIN, ITALY – OCTOBER 05: Daniele Rugani of Juventus FC is challenged by Tomori of AC Milan throughout the Serie A match between Juventus FC and AC Milan at Allianz Stadium on October 5, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photos)
Talking in an , the defender mirrored on his hopes of incomes a spot on the subsequent World Cup and confirmed latest contact with England coach Thomas Tuchel.
“Do I wish to go to the World Cup? In fact,” Tomori stated.
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“I would like it for myself and I do know that profitable the league will assist. I spoke with Tuchel after the final worldwide break in November. We’ve spoken a number of occasions and the message has been to maintain doing what I’m doing.”
Tomori hopes Milan kind results in England call-up
Tomori is conscious of the competitors he faces in his place however stays inspired by Tuchel’s continued consideration to Milan.
“The World Cup is six months away and there may be nonetheless a variety of soccer to be performed. I do know he’s watching as a result of he ,” he defined. “That provides me confidence that I could make it.”
MUNICH, GERMANY – MARCH 05: Thomas Tuchel, Head Coach of Bayern Munich, acknowledges the followers previous to the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 spherical of 16 second leg match between FC Bayern München and SS Lazio at Allianz Area on March 05, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Picture by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Photos)
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The defender additionally revealed that Tuchel carefully screens Milan’s performances. “He got here to Milan final season and I do know he recurrently receives our information and watches our movies. He’s stated it’s tough as a result of there are such a lot of gamers in my place, and I perceive that if you have a look at gamers like John Stones, Marc Guéhi, Dan Burn and Ezri Konsa.”
Regardless of the problem, Tomori stays clear about his purpose. “The World Cup remains to be a dream and I’m working for it day by day,” he concluded.