There is excitement and hope at the Blues that the gifted youngster can become a master creator for years to come
When Mason Mount received a call-up to England’s senior squad back in October 2018, there was a sense of intrigue around the promising midfielder’s inclusion.
The Chelsea wonderkid had enjoyed a hugely successful 2017-18 campaign on loan at Eredivisie side Vitesse and had been equally impressive for Championship outfit Derby County in the opening stages of this season during another temporary spell away from Stamford Bridge.
He had, however, zero Premier League appearances to his name and an invitation for England’s Under-21 squad would perhaps have been the more logical option.