Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah is now a “late consideration” to make England’s World Cup squad.
That is according to journalist Simon Phillips, who believes that the 23-year-old could make the cut for Gareth Southgate’s pick for the finals in Qatar owing to his impressive form in the early weeks of the Premier League season.
What’s the word?
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Phillips said of Chalobah: “Should he be a late consideration for a World Cup spot? He should be, and I’m told he is.
“As with Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Chalobah brings versatility and can play anywhere across the back as well as in midfield, so that will count for something when Gareth Southgate is making his selections. Chalobah is certainly not being ignored right now.”
Chalobah’s big chance?
The prospect of playing in the World Cup for England could well be career-defining for Chalobah, who has had Graham Potter waxing lyrical over his professionalism recently.
The Chelsea boss said of the defender: “I’ve been very impressed from day one. He wasn’t in for the first couple of games but acted perfectly: trained really well, very professional, very determined. He’s an impressive character, very focused on his football.
“He’s a bit of a soldier. He’s played in all the games. We’re having some problems in terms of availability for players, but he’s stood up, stood in and he’s performing at a really good level.”
Indeed, Chalobah often seems to strike a hugely positive chord with his managers, with former Blues boss Thomas Tuchel also heaping praise on the starlet last year, calling him “fantastic”.
Having played the full 90 minutes in seven consecutive games for the club, including impressive performances against the likes of AC Milan and Salzburg, Chalobah may indeed have made a late push for the England squad, with his consistency, form and professionalism surely worth taking note by Southgate.
One thing which could count against him, though, is that he has yet to make his senior England debut, and the Three Lions boss might be reluctant to throw him in at the deep end in the World Cup finals.
