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Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell absence 'bizarre', says England boss Gareth Southgate

England boss Gareth Southgate says the absence of Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell for the Euro 2020 game against the Czech Republic is a "bizarre situation" that is "full of contradictions".

The pair have to self-isolate after they were seen interacting with Chelsea team-mate Billy Gilmour following England's draw with Scotland on Friday.

Mount and Chilwell will isolate until 28 June.

They have tested negative for Covid-19 but could still miss England's last-16 match.

"They are hugely disappointed to miss the games," Southgate told ITV. "We just have to get on with it.

"It is a bizarre situation, they have spent 120 seconds too long in a fairly open space.