{"id":1195,"date":"2026-01-31T12:05:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T12:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.infotekps.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/31\/fikayo-tomori-overtaken-by-uncapped-serie-a-rival-in-race-for-england-world-cup-spot\/"},"modified":"2026-01-31T12:05:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T12:05:54","slug":"fikayo-tomori-overtaken-by-uncapped-serie-a-rival-in-race-for-england-world-cup-spot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.infotekps.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/31\/fikayo-tomori-overtaken-by-uncapped-serie-a-rival-in-race-for-england-world-cup-spot\/","title":{"rendered":"Fikayo Tomori overtaken by uncapped Serie A rival in race for England World Cup spot"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>Lloyd Kelly has been tipped for a shock 2026 World Cup call up with fellow Serie A star and England international Fikayo Tomori snubbed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That is according to European football expert Andy Brassell with just one more squad to be announced in March, before <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/who\/thomas-tuchel\/\">Thomas Tuchel<\/a> names his final <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/topic\/world-cup-2026\/\">World Cup 2026<\/a> selection in June.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2731799\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/lloyd-kelly-newcastle-united-fc-963261447.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/lloyd-kelly-newcastle-united-fc-963261447.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/lloyd-kelly-newcastle-united-fc-963261447.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/lloyd-kelly-newcastle-united-fc-963261447.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/lloyd-kelly-newcastle-united-fc-963261447.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/lloyd-kelly-newcastle-united-fc-963261447.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/lloyd-kelly-newcastle-united-fc-963261447.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/lloyd-kelly-newcastle-united-fc-963261447.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/lloyd-kelly-newcastle-united-fc-963261447.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/lloyd-kelly-newcastle-united-fc-963261447.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/lloyd-kelly-newcastle-united-fc-963261447.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/lloyd-kelly-newcastle-united-fc-963261447.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1\" alt=\"NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - JANUARY 12: Lloyd Kelly of Newcastle United FC (25) arrives for the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Newcastle United and Bromley at St James' Park on January 12, 2025 in Newcastle \" class=\"alignnone size-thesun-article-image wp-image-2731799\" width=\"960\" height=\"654\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lloyd Kelly has turned his career around in Italy<\/figcaption><figcredit>Getty<\/figcredit><\/figure>\n<p>Kelly, who was club captain during his time at <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/sport\/football\/team\/113017\/afc-bournemouth\/\">Bournemouth<\/a> between 2019 and 2024, has never made a senior England appearance.<\/p>\n<p>But that could be about to change if he continues his impressive career turnaround from a \u2018marriage of convenience\u2019 to a stalwart of new <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/sport\/football\/team\/113083\/juventus\/\">Juventus<\/a> manager Luciano Spalletti\u2019s charge for the top four.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Brassell said: \u201cIf I was imagining one of them ending up in the England squad and challenging for a place in the England XI in the next year, I would say Lloyd Kelly ahead of Tomori.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When quizzed on why he favours the Juve man, Brassell added: \u201cLloyd Kelly is quietly growing into the defender he looked like he would always be at Bournemouth and the defender I guess that <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/who\/eddie-howe\/\">Eddie Howe<\/a> thought he was signing for Newcastle.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTomori\u2019s really good and you can tell he loves defending. I just think he\u2019s (Kelly) a bit better on the ball, he\u2019s a bit stronger.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kelly has benefited from a much more positive environment at Juventus, since the club parted ways with former manager Igor Tudor and Spalletti arrived in October 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Brassell said: \u201cJuventus went into the last transfer window really looking for anywhere to dump him.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut under Spalletti he\u2019s been a different player on the left side of the back three.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s been really, really good. What I like about him is his technique and his poise on the ball has been brilliant.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In comparison to Kelly who made the move from <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/topic\/premier-league\/\">Premier League<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/topic\/serie-a\/\">Serie A<\/a> in 2025, Tomori has been steadily making a name for himself in Italy, since he made his move to AC Milan in 2021.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3904414\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crop-3847910.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crop-3847910.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crop-3847910.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crop-3847910.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crop-3847910.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crop-3847910.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crop-3847910.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crop-3847910.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crop-3847910.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crop-3847910.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crop-3847910.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/crop-3847910.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1\" alt=\"Thomas Tuchel, Head Coach of England, looks on from the sidelines during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Albania and England at Air Albania Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Tirana, Albania. \" class=\"alignnone size-thesun-article-image wp-image-3904414\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thomas Tuchel faces a defensive selection headache ahead of the World Cup<\/figcaption><figcredit>Getty<\/figcredit><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3847906\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2024-european-qualifier-match-england-1037760691.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2024-european-qualifier-match-england-1037760691.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2024-european-qualifier-match-england-1037760691.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2024-european-qualifier-match-england-1037760691.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2024-european-qualifier-match-england-1037760691.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2024-european-qualifier-match-england-1037760691.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2024-european-qualifier-match-england-1037760691.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2024-european-qualifier-match-england-1037760691.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2024-european-qualifier-match-england-1037760691.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2024-european-qualifier-match-england-1037760691.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2024-european-qualifier-match-england-1037760691.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2024-european-qualifier-match-england-1037760691.jpg?strip=all&w=960&ssl=1\" alt=\"Fikayo Tomori of England during the UEFA EURO 2024 European qualifier match between England and Malta at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2023 in London, England.\" class=\"alignnone size-thesun-article-image wp-image-3847906\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">AC Milan\u2019s Fikayo Tomori last played for England in October 2023<\/figcaption><figcredit>Getty<\/figcredit><\/figure>\n<p>But Kelly\u2019s rise to prominence could come at just the right time to make <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/football\/3938842\/england-world-cup-squad-predicted-garner-bowen-alexander-arnold-palmer\/\">Tuchel\u2019s final squad<\/a>, with Brassell adding: \u201cI feel Kelly is good enough to play for any of the the top five or six in Italy. He\u2019s been a real success at Juventus.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If Kelly did muscle his way into the England manager\u2019s plans, it would represent a real rags to riches story.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>His career looked to be hitting a brick wall, when Newcastle\u2019s PSR problems meant he was forced out of St. James\u2019 Park after making just 10 appearances for the Magpies.<\/p>\n<p>But his rebirth in Turin this season has seen him make 19 of a possible 22 starts. <\/p>\n<p>Tuchel will be sweating on the fitness of <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/who\/john-stones\/\">John Stones<\/a>, the form of <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/who\/harry-maguire\/\">Harry Maguire<\/a> and whether to include Chelsea\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/who\/trevoh-chalobah\/\">Trevoh Chalobah<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Man City\u2019s new man Marc Guehi and Aston Villa\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/who\/ezri-konsa\/\">Ezri Konsa<\/a> appear the only two certainties for a World Cup call-up at centre-back.<\/p>\n<p>That may mean the net is cast further afield with Bayer Leverkusen\u2019s Jarrell Quansah in the mix with Serie A duo Kelly and Tomori.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lloyd Kelly has been tipped for a shock 2026 World Cup call up with fellow Serie A star and England &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/talksport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/lloyd-kelly-newcastle-united-fc-963261447.jpg?strip=all&w=960","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1195","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-sports"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - 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