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He was in New York at the time, with little expectation of featuring at the tournament.Having planned to travel from the west coast to the east coast of the United States, Chalobah had arranged a trip to Los Angeles — a plan that was promptly shelved upon receiving the England summons.Chalobah said: "I wouldn't say [I was] ready, but I was on holiday in New York already, just planning my holiday and not thinking about the World Cup.Trevoh Chalobah has joined England's World Cup squad(Image: Getty Images)"I just got the text on the Monday. I was surprised, and I was ready to go.
When we got the news at the end of the season, whether we were selected or not, he said, 'You're close.'"I was disappointed that I didn't make it, but he did say, 'Stay ready.'"So I managed to have a few sessions here and there, but really it was about enjoying my holiday."I flew up to New York and was meant to go to Los Angeles after that, but obviously had to cut it short when I got the message on Monday. I am still trying to get my money back."Chalobah was so absorbed in his break that he actually missed Tuchel's initial call, leaving the England head coach waiting for hours.The Chelsea defender was exploring Times Square when the news came through that would alter the course of his summer plans."I was literally in Times Square.
It was when I got back to my hotel I saw Thomas had texted, but it was two hours before," he added."I didn't see the message for two hours. I wasn't on my phone; I was just walking around the city.
