"John Stones has a calf injury which was still being assessed on Friday. When asked whether he would need to be 100% sure of Stones' fitness to pick him for the World Cup, Tuchel stated, 'Yes, I guess so, but he came here and he was fit, then he feels something.'"
"Tuchel mentioned, 'We have other top central defenders, but he can still play a part, with his energy and with his quality, but first of all I want him to be in camp as a player.'"
"Tomori would win his sixth England cap if he plays on Friday, with his last appearance coming in a 2-0 win over Malta in 2023."
Fikayo Tomori is expected to start for England in a friendly match against Uruguay, as John Stones is dealing with a calf injury. The injury is still being assessed, raising doubts about Stones' fitness for the World Cup. Thomas Tuchel emphasized the need for certainty regarding Stones' condition before including him in the squad. Tomori, who plays for AC Milan, could earn his sixth cap if he participates in the match, having last played for England in 2023 against Malta.
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