Two of Mason Mount's best performances so far this season have both come in England shirts. To the annoyance of Graham Potter he hasn't been able to get the most from the 23-year-old, but that's part of a wider problem at Chelsea - it's not all Mount's fault.
The World Cup presented a good opportunity for the midfielder to reset, though. His frustration earlier this season after losing his starting spot under Gareth Southgate was clear to see. In the substitute appearance against Germany back in September, Mount's introduction changed the game as he scored a brilliant goal, his first of the season for club and country.
In the months since then he has only added two more goals, an underwhelming total for a player that registered more than 20 goals and assists in the league alone last season. Mount has still remained a key player for his domestic and national managers, and Southgate's decision to pick him against Iran demonstrated the ingrained trust he gains.
