Heading to Qatar: Mount reacts to World Cup call – Southgate reveals big Chelsea decision

Raheem Sterling, Conor Gallager and Mason Mount will be on the plane to Qatar after the pair were picked for the World Cup.

The World Cup is just a few weeks away and the Premier League will stop until Christmas as many of the worlds best players try and become a national hero by winning the biggest trophy in football

Sterling – Gallagher and Mount are three players that will be making that plane trip – barring any injuries – and Mount has reacted to his inclusion into the squad.

After featuring at Euro 2020, the 23-year-old will play at his first World Cup.

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Gareth Southgate also reveals why he has given Gallagher a chance to shine in Qatar – he said: ‘He’s fantastic at pressing the ball,’ said the England manager at a press conference shortly after naming his squad.

‘There are going to be moments in these games where we need certain attributes and we feel he could be that sort of player.

‘He’s not as experienced as some of the others but he has an impact in games and has a goal threat. When you look at midfielders you often ask, “do they stop goals, create goals or scores goals?” He does a lot of all of that.’

Confirmed England squad

GK: Jordan Pickford, Nick Pope, Aaron Ramsdale

Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Coady, Eric Dier, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker, Ben White

Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Conor Gallagher, Jordan Henderson, Mason Mount, Kalvin Phillips, Declan Rice

Forwards: Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, James Maddison, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling, Callum Wilson