Gareth Southgate has named four Chelsea stars in his England squad, despite the Blues' sluggish start to the season. Mason Mount, Reece James, Raheem Sterling, and notably Ben Chilwell, have all be included for fixtures against Italy and Germany in the final group to be named before the World Cup squad is announced later this year.
Southgate watched on at Stamford Bridge as the Blues drew with Red Bull Salzburg but did see Raheem Sterling put in an impressive performance and net his fourth goal of the season. The Three Lions boss also got to see James and Mount be heavily involved in build-up to the goal, with the latter taking on a new role for Chelsea under Graham Potter in a deeper midfield position.
The England boss was unable to watch Chilwell, who makes his return to the national team following the injury that kept him out for a significant portion of last season. The former Leicester defender has had Southgate's faith placed in him despite making just two starts so far this season, but showed his ability going forward in his cameo against West Ham as he provided a goal and an assist.
