Fikayo Tomori is expected to start for England in the international friendly against Uruguay on Friday. The AC Milan defender is in line to feature at Wembley Stadium as Gareth Southgate assesses his defensive options, according to Sky Sports. The opportunity for Tomori comes as John Stones remains an injury doubt for the fixture.
Stones missed training sessions leading up to the match, per reports from The Guardian. The Manchester City centre-back is undergoing assessment for a minor fitness issue, which has prompted the coaching staff to consider alternatives in the back four. Tomori, who has 15 caps for the national side, last appeared for England in late 2023.
England face Uruguay as part of their preparations for upcoming competitive fixtures. Southgate is reportedly keen to test different centre-back pairings during this international window. The match marks the first meeting between the two nations since 2014. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 GMT at the national stadium.
