Fikayo Tomori says he was influential in convincing Tammy Abraham to move to Serie A last summer

AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori says he played a part in convincing Tammy Abraham to transfer to Serie A side Roma from Chelsea last summer. Abraham has been a revelation for Jose Mourinho's side this term, even earning the moniker 'Tre Punti Tammy' — translated as 'Tammy Three Points' — given his series of match-defining contributions and 23 goals in all competitions. Ad/> But if it hadn't been for Tomori — who himself left Chelsea in January 2021 — he might never have made the move to the Italian capital.

Serie AIbrahimovic: I feel panic at the thought of retirement23/03/2022 AT 13:30 “When he [Abraham] said Roma was on the table, I said: ‘Bro this is a good league,'" Tomori told the Guardian. “I felt like it would develop his game a lot. «He has scored a lot of goals this season for Roma, they’re fighting for a Champions League spot.

Shaw aims dig at United: 'I feel wanted with England' Southgate suggests Qatar World Cup boycott would not achieve anything »Definitely it’s helped him and definitely I gave him rave reviews about Serie A because I enjoyed myself so much the first six months.” Tomori has been in fine form at the back for the Rossoneri this campaign as they compete for the Scudetto, and he was part of a defence that didn't concede once during March. England boss Gareth Southgate is yet to be convinced by these displays, but Tomori hopes that may change. He said: “There are just so many talented players in my position already – [Harry] Maguire, [John] Stones, [Conor] Coady, [Tyrone] Mings, [Ben] White at Arsenal – and there are a limited amount of positions.

“I just have to make sure I’m playing at a high level. And then when I do get called on, to make sure I’m ready. I have to focus on what I’m doing here