Derby Countyâs Mason Mount received some excellent news today, with Gareth Southgate calling the midfielder into his England squad ahead of the upcoming international break.
Frank Lampard raided his former club Chelsea for Mount in the summer, with the attacking midfielder arriving at Pride Park on a season long loan from the Premier League giants.
The 19-year-old hasnât disappointed either, scoring three Championship goals and registering an assist to help the Rams to eighth after 11 fixtures.
Thereâs so much more to his game than goals and assists, though, with Mount dictating play with his passing as well as arriving late into the area, which was a trademark of his current mentor, Lampard.
Now, Southgate has called Mount into his senior England squad for the first time, with the midfielder set to spend the international break alongside the likes of Harry Kane.
Southgateâs openness to calling lower league players into his squad is refreshing to see, and here at FLW, we identify FOUR others who should be encouraged by the latest update on Mountâ¦
Grealish is arguably the Championshipâs best player, with the midfield boasting so much quality.
He hasnât found his best this season for Aston Villa, but it will come.
When it does, you can expect Southgate to be casting a watchful eye over him.
Henderson is on loan at Sheffield United from Man United, with the goalkeeper impressing.
Heâs been so consistent in the Bladesâ strong start to the season, and with Southgate calling a number of goalkeepers into his squad, Henderson should be in with a shout.
Barnes has been the driving force behind West Bromâs early season form, with the 20-year-old grasping an opportunity of regular football.
The Leicester loanee has four goals and two assists already this season and is quickly turning into Darren Mooreâs key man.
If he keeps impressing like he is, Barnes will be on the radar in no time.
Phillips has been superb for Leeds United this season, silencing his critics.
The 22-year-old has transformed himself into Marcelo Bielsaâs key man, making the holding midfield role his own.
Reports have suggested Southgate has earmarked the midfielder as one for the future, which can only be encouraging for Phillips.
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