Mason Mount had every reason to sit by the phone before Gareth Southgate named his latest England squad. However, the call never came for a player who has been a constant feature under Southgate since his debut back in 2019, winning 36 caps in the process.
That means the Manchester United midfielder - who signed for the club for £60million from Chelsea this summer - now has some extra time to get up to speed at Carrington.
It has been an indifferent start to life at Old Trafford for the 24-year-old. His form has been patchy while a calamitous run for his teammates has not provided the ideal welcome for Mount or any fellow signings. ALSO READ: Ten Hag sends defiant message to Mount amid struggles ALSO READ: Ten Hag pinpoints two key areas United have to improve Due to countless injury setbacks - not least his own - Mount has been moved around the pitch, in a view to settle on his best position.
If truth be told, Ten Hag and United have not been able to do that in their 11 games across the competitions and that will be one priority for them during the international break.