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Rio Ferdinand has been full of praise for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, labelling him as a “mad player”. The 23-year-old has had an outstanding season so far, scoring ten and assisting 13 across all competitions.

Mount has been a standout since making his way through the academy, enjoying loans at Vitesse and Derby County during his development. He then made the breakthrough to the first team in 2019 under Frank Lampard.

In 151 competitive appearances for Chelsea, the midfielder has scored 27 and assisted 28, contributing to a goal once every three matches. It’s his commitment to the cause that has made him a stalwart for Thomas Tuchel since his arrival.

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Talking to the official Chelsea website last month, Tuchel said: “It is always a pleasure to work with Mason because he is the kind of guy who comes with a smile on his face to every single training session. It is always 100 per cent in matches, he accepts every challenge and that is why it is so nice to work with him.”

It is also something that has seen Mount become a regular in Gareth Southgate’s England squad, which is no easy task. Former Manchester United defender and pundit Rio Ferdinand has joined in with praise for the England international ahead of the