IF it was a fight to impress Gareth Southgate and stake an England claim, Mason Mount won it all ends up.
The contest between Chelsea’s Three Lions midfielder and Jack Grealish was supposed to be the sub-plot in a night about John Terry’s return to Stamford Bridge.
Mason Mount scored the winner for Chelsea against Aston VillaCredit: Getty – Contributor
But having looked slightly heavy-legged and subdued for 45 minutes, Mount exploded into life with a goal to get the Chelsea fans singing for the rest of the night.
It was a stunning volley from 15 yards from Tammy Abraham’s chest down, giving Tom Heaton no chance as it flew home for Mount’s fifth of his first season in the Chelsea team.
For Mount, that ability to dig deep and find something special, even in a game when things might not be going his way, is a critical attribute.
We already know there is a fine technical player inside the youngster.
But being able to deal with adversity, to find a way to influence a game where things are not going his way, is another real positive.
Southgate, and Lampard, will certainly appreciate his attitude and determination.
There will be times when he suffers. But it is clear he will never throw the towel in.
Frank Lampard is sure that John Terry will receive an amazing reception from Chelsea fans when he returns to Stamford Bridge
Neither will Grealish, who showed plenty, even in a losing cause, to suggest he is a live Euro 2020 contender too.
He will have better games this season. Indeed, he already has.
Yet this time, it was Mount who came out on top. The decisive moment in a game where it was really needed. Another big box ticked.
Mount smashed in a wonderful volley to win the gameCredit: AFP or licensors
For Mount, that ability to find something special, in a game when things might not be going his way, is a critical attributeCredit: EPA
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
