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5 things about England newcomer Fikayo Tomori

The 21-year-old Chelsea defender has won his first call-up to Gareth Southgate’s senior squad.

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Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori has earned his first call-up to Gareth Southgate’s full England squad.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at the 21-year-old who is already earning a reputation for long-range strikes and spectacular own goals…

International options

Tomori
Tomori had plenty of international options (Nick Potts/PA)

Old-school star

Tomori could have represented Canada (Donall Farmer/PA)
Tomori could have represented Canada (Donall Farmer/PA)

Thunderbolt strike sinks Wolves

He made his Premier League debut in the final game of the 2015/16 season in a 1-1 draw with Leicester, and was rewarded the following August with a four-year contract. In his second top-flight game against Wolves this year, he fired a stunning effort from 35 yards.

Loan success

Lincoln City v Brighton and Hove Albion – Emirates FA Cup – Fourth Round – Sincil Bank
Tomori scored an own goal for Brighton against Lincoln (Mike Egerton/PA)

Own goal blues

Fikayo Tomori
Tomori came through the ranks with England (Nick Potts/PA)
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