Mason Mount justifies inclusion over Jack Grealish as England beat Belgium

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Mason Mount scored the winning goal in England's 2-1 victory over Belgium in the Nations League, but it was his all-round contribution which showed why Gareth Southgate prefers him over Jack Grealish

Gareth Southgate's decision to omit Jack Grealish from his starting line-up against Belgium caused puzzlement in some quarters. The 25-year-old, excellent on his first England start against Wales on Thursday, was an unused substitute on Sunday.

The England manager opted for Mason Mount instead, the Chelsea youngster lining up on the right-hand side of Southgate's attack and going on to score the winning goal, his angled shot looping into the Belgium net off Toby Alderweireld in the second half. ทีเด็ด 1×2