AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori was one of the unfortunate players who missed out when Gareth Southgate named his England Euro 2020 squad in June.
The 23-year-old forced his way into call-up contention during an impressive half-season loan in Italy from Chelsea last season, but had to watch from home as Roberto Mancini’s side triumphed over England in July’s final.
Milan were quick to make Tomori’s loan move permanent in June after he played a big part in ending their eight-year absence from the Champions League with a second-place Serie A finish.
He said: “There was certainly disappointment on my side [over not being called up]. But it had a kind of spurring on factor, I guess you could say a carrot. I want to go to a major tournament with England, I want to have the opportunity to be there.
“Playing in the Champions League with Milan is a
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