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Amie Wilson

'Just wrong' - Fans cannot believe Gareth Southgate snub in England win

Mason Mount made his international debut for England on Saturday evening.

The Chelsea midfielder was a second half substitute for Gareth Southgate, replacing Jordan Henderson in the 67th minute of the 4-0 win against Bulgaria.

England easily beat their opponents thanks to goals from Raheem Sterling and a hat trick from captain Harry Kane, as the Three Lions maintained their 100% win record in qualifications so far.

Mount was called up to the England squad after impressing in his first five appearances for Chelsea. The arrival of his former head coach at Derby Frank Lampard has seen the midfielder being given a chance in the Blues' starting lineup, starting all four Premier League games so far this season.

The midfielder scored his first goal for Chelsea against Leicester City and quickly followed it up with is second against Norwich the next week.

It is mainly them fans that have shown their annoyance at Southgate's preference of Mount over another player yet to make his England debut.

James Maddison was an unused substitute for the match against Bulgaria, and is yet to make his England bow, despite being previously called up to the squad.

James Maddison has been tipped as a potential replacement for Aaron Ramsey. ((Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images))

The Leicester man has himself impressed in the Premier League, being one of the creative forces around the Foxes' impressive start to the season.

Fans of both Leicester, his previous team Norwich alongside other football fans have taken to social media to share their frustrations that the midfielder has not yet had his chance to prove his worth on the international stage.

Maddison impressed in his debut Premier League season in 2018/19, creating a Premier League high 100 chances for his teammates.

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