Mason Mount’s inclusion in the England squad offers hope to Leeds midfielder.
According to a TeamTalk report this week, Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips has been ‘earmarked’ by Gareth Southgate for a future England call.
The report seemed fanciful, considering Southgate had never called up a player outside of the Premier League during his spell as England manager. Perhaps after yesterday, it’s more possible than ever.
Even Ryan Sessegnon’s incredible form for Fulham last season was not enough for him to get into the England squad.
Phillips was not selected in yesterday’s England squad, but there was space for another Championship player.
Derby County youngster Mason Mount was called up after his impressive start on loan from Chelsea.
Mount has scored three goals in 11 games on loan at the Rams this season.
Seeing England call up a Championship player offers further hope to Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips that a call could be possible.
He is integral to Leeds’ current set up and is learning so much from manager Marcelo Bielsa.
The recent England talk came as a surprise, because it seemed so unlikely before now.
Mount’s call up shows it might actually be possible.
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