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Liam Wood

Chelsea fans notice what Mason Mount did for England during Croatia victory

England are up and running at Euro 2020 as the whole nation dreams about the current crop emulating the heroes from 1966.

Raheem Sterling settled the scores beneath the famous arch at Wembley Stadium yesterday afternoon as England clocked-up a vital 1-0 victory over Croatia in Group D.

It's a opening-game verdict which puts them in pole position to qualify for the knock-out stages already.

Sterling proved to be the match-winner in terms of grabbing the decisive goal, but there were a number of superb performances for Gareth Southgate and the Three Lions to build on.

Kieran Trippier and Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips were among those to impress, while Mason Mount had a game Chelsea supporters are used to seeing from the Stamford Bridge graduate.

On another day, the 22-year-old might have even registered an eye-catching assist, too.

Indeed, after picking up the ball on the left-hand side, Mount produced a sublime clipped pass through to Sterling - who was unable to conjure up a finish to match as he instead opted to cross inside.

It was a moment which didn't go unnoticed by Chelsea fans, who singled out Mount for special praise.

Here is a selection of comments they made about the England midfielder on social media platform Reddit;

@Biazos said: "Mount is insane."

@Kismonos posted: "And he's still not near his peak, I can't wait to see him develop - more than likely he will have a season or two as a top goalscorer in the team, and definitely loads of assists. A little Lamps."

@twomanyfaces10 added: "Mount's ball in to Kane when Kane clattered into the post was unreal, as well... This kid is going places. Him and Kai [Havertz] are among the most exciting young attackers in world football."

@sitnalta said: "That's a tasty pass."

@ex_planelegs posted: "Should have scored there."

@willmechformoney added: "If Mount could have got on to the end of his own pass, I reckon he would have plonked that straight on Kane's head."

Which Chelsea player do you think will most impress at Euro 2020? Let us know in the comments section below.

@Glorfindel42 said: "His passing just keeps improving."

@mona58500 posted: "That would have been a great assist."

@cowdude179 added: "Mount had a great game, Kane should've buried that other chance he gave him."

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