Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount believes he's stronger for his recent injury absence.

Mount admits the injury – described only as a minor knock – that forced him to miss key games against Manchester City and Juventus last month, may have been a blessing following the Euros.

“I wouldn't say (it was) a hangover," he said ahead of tonight's World Cup qualifier against Hungary. “I think after an experience like that and how far we got, it does take some time to kind of get over it, I'd say, and kind of reflect.

“But as soon as the next season starts you're on to the next season now and that's behind you. Maybe physically it still can take a toll, even though you've had a break and you're into the next season."

He added: “I feel like now, obviously to miss a week when I was at Chelsea with a little injury, to get back and be in the England squad that little break makes you feel a bit more energetic and gives you that little boost.

“Even though you don't want to miss a game - I don't want to miss any game - it does help sometimes to kind of take a step back and let yourself recover, let your body recover, and then you're back at it."