Ollie Watkins and Fikayo Tomori ‘on England radar for June qualifiers’
In form, Ollie Watkins and Fikayo Tomori are ‘both on England’s radar for June’s Euro 2024 qualifiers’ after impressing Gareth Southgate and his assistant Steve Holland on their recent recon missions
- England are eyeing Ollie Watkins and defender Fikayo Tomori, state reports
- The Three Lions will play two European Championship qualifiers in June
- Gareth Southgate and No. 2 Steve Holland ‘recently saw the in-form duo’
England are eyeing striker Ollie Watkins and defender Fikayo Tomori ahead of possible call-ups in June, according to reports.
The Three Lions will play two qualifying matches for the 2024 UEFA European Championship.
And manager Gareth Southgate is believed to be weighing changes to his squad.
As reported by the AthleticSouthgate and his assistant Steve Holland saw the pair in action in recent weeks, with the duo firmly on their radar.
Watkins came third in the pecking order to be captain Harry Kane’s substitute at the World Cup behind Callum Wilson and Ivan Toney.
England are reportedly eyeing Ollie Watkins (pictured) and Fikayo Tomori
Talented central defender Tomori (pictured), 25, has been in brilliant form for AC Milan this season
But the Aston Villa star has 14 goals and six assists in the Premier League this season and has impressed Unai Emery’s resurgent side with 11 goals in his last 13 games.
Southgate was at Villa Park to see Watkins score three times in two games as he scored in the 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest and twice in the 3-0 win over Newcastle.
Holland would have been present for Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Brentford, with the 27-year-old potentially eligible to be part of a Three Lions squad for the first time since March 2022.
Former Chelsea No 2 Holland, 52, also reportedly saw AC Milan centre-back Tomori play in the Rossoneri’s 1-1 Champions League draw against Napoli where they progressed to the semi-finals with a 2 aggregate win -1.
Tomori has been brilliant for Stefano Pioli’s side this season, but missed out on selection for March’s fixtures against Italy and Ukraine.
Struggling centre-backs Harry Maguire of Manchester United and Eric Dier of Tottenham Hotspur were then preferred alongside John Stones and Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace.
Dier was part of the Spurs backline that conceded five goals in 21 minutes in a 6-1 thrashing against Newcastle on Sunday.
Their showdowns will take place against Malta on June 16 and at home against North Macedonia on June 19.
Gareth Southgate is believed to be considering changes to his squad for the June qualifiers
