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Mason Mount says it's 'crazy' to see his name alongside Lionel Messi in shortlist for Ballon d'Or as Chelsea midfielder gets ready to wear black tie for the first time at Paris ceremony

Mason Mount has revealed he will wear black tie for the first time at Monday's Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris.

The Chelsea midfielder was named on the 30-man shortlist for the prestigious prize after a stellar season.

The 22-year-old collected a Champions League winners' medal and helped England reach the final at Euro 2020.

Mason Mount was named on the 30-man shortlist for Ballon du2019Or after a stellar season

Dressed in Versace, @masonmount_10 gave us an exclusive look at his Ballon d'Or prize outfithttps://t.co/EyreEBHttP

— British GQ (@BritishGQ) November 27, 2021

'To see my name alongside the names I've looked up to all my life is crazy, Messi in particular,' Mount told GQ magazine.