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Fikayo Tomori has said that he is currently reading leadership in business so that he has something to "stand him in good stead" in the future.

What did he say?

The 21-year-old has recently received his first-ever call-up to the England national side after impressing for Chelsea since the start of the current campaign.

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He was talking ahead of England's Euro 2020 qualifier against the Czech Republic on Friday, but rather than discuss the game itself, he explained his plans for after his career.

He said: "Football is not going to go on forever.

"When I retire — or God forbid I get an injury — then I have something I’m working towards and that can stand me in good stead for the future. I’m reading leadership in business, that’s the current topic.

"I spend maybe about eight to 10 hours a week, something like that. I’m reading all the time, trying to learn new things. I haven’t got the books [with me] but I can do it online, so I can see whatever I need to see on there."

Refreshing in today's modern age

Frank Lampard, the current Chelsea boss, was always singled out for his intelligence as a footballer, certainly considering the perception that most players are thick. The former Derby County boss got A or A*'s in 12 GCSE's as a student, and has an IQ of "well above 150".

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Whilst it does not mean that Tomori has a similar level of intelligence to his manager, one can certainly imagine he has a clever head on his shoulders to be thinking so much about life beyond the beautiful game, and it is refreshing to see a player who is so grounded and level-headed, especially in the modern era.

You see, just like Lampard, the centre-back is somewhat of an anomaly in today's footballing world. Of course, those like Cristiano Ronaldo have probably earned the right to do whatever he wants off the pitch as he looks to sell himself commercially, but it is understandable in parts why there is frustration with the likes of Jesse Lingard - or JLingz as he is known in some quarters - and Paul Pogba and their regular social media posts despite their lack of form on the field.

The life of a footballer is short and, as Tomori alludes to, it could all end abruptly and painfully, so it is better to be prepared for what lies ahead. His outlook is refreshing, and one can only hope that other youngsters follow his lead in the future.