The promising midfielder has been handed a Premier League stage on which to perform for the first time this season and is flourishing in the spotlight
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard admits to having been left pleasantly surprised by the performance levels of Mason Mount this season.
The man in charge at Stamford Bridge knows what the 20-year-old is capable of having worked with him at Derby in 2018-19.
That loan spell, and his contribution during it, has helped to force Mount into contention at Chelsea and the senior England squad.
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Lampard has been prepared to put his trust in youngsters, with academy graduates getting a Premier League stage on which to prove their worth.