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Southgate: I have admired Mount since he was in England under-16s

Chelsea youngster Mason Mount is likely to earn his first start for England tomorrow and manager Gareth Southgate said he’s been an admirer since the midfielder was in the under-16 set up.

The 20-year-old has made a fast start to life in the Premier League under Frank Lampard, the same head coach he played under last season for Derby County in the Championship.

Mount has four goals in eight Premier League appearances this campaign and has made two substitute appearances for the Three Lions as well.

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Now Southgate is expected to give him a chance from the off, but he’s keen to point out that Mount is no overnight success.