Chelsea and England starlet Fikayo Tomori reveals he doesn't join team-mates for FIFA and Fortnite sessions… because he's studying for a business management degree (even while he's on national team duty at St George's!)
- Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori is studying for a business management degree
- The 21-year-old doesn't join his team-mates for sessions of FIFA and Fortnite
- Tomori has broken into the Chelsea side and is now in the England squad
Chelsea and England defender Fikayo Tomori has revealed that he doesn't play video games with his team-mates as he is studying for a business management degree.
Tomori has broken into the Chelsea side this season and earned his first senior England call-up for the games against Czech Republic and Bulgaria.
However, while many players relax by playing games such as FIFA and Fortnite in their spare time, Tomori is busy preparing for a career after football.
Chelsea and England defender Fikayo Tomori is studying for a business management degree
Tomori said: 'Everyone is gaming. I'm not much of a gamer, I let them get on with it, but there's a lot of FIFA and Fortnite going on.
'Football is not going to go on forever.
'When I retire — or God forbid get an injury — then I have something I'm working towards and that can stand me in good stead for the future.'
The 21-year-old revealed that he spends around eight to 10 hours a week studying for a business management degree at the Open University.
He said: 'I'm reading leadership in business, that's the current topic. I spend maybe about eight or 10 hours a week, something like that.
Some of Tomori's team-mates, such as Tammy Abraham, play video games in their spare time
'I'm reading all the time, trying to learn new things. I haven't got the books (at St George's Park) but I can do it online, so I can see whatever I need to see on there.'
Tomori hopes to complete the degree next year but admits he hasn't had much time to read his books while on international duty.
He said: 'I've had a little look at my books. Obviously it's the first few days so I've tried not to look at that too much and be focused on the football.
'But when I do have free time I can look at them.
The defender has enjoyed an excellent start to the season after breaking into the Chelsea side
'I like to spend time with the boys, which is important, and have a bit of fun.
'But at night before I'm going to bed or whatever, I might have a look over it.'
After gaining experience on loan at Brighton, Hull and Derby, Tomori has been given an opportunity in the Chelsea first team by Frank Lampard this season and has certainly seized his chance with some excellent performances.
Tomori was also eligible to represent Canada or Nigeria, but he has now committed to England and will hope to have a key part to play at Euro 2020 next summer if Gareth Southgate's side qualify as expected.
Fellow Chelsea youngsters Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount are also in the England squad.
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