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Chelsea whizkid Mount set for first England start against Czech Repulic

Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount will make his first England start against Czech Republic, according to reports.

The 20-year-old has been a revelation at Stamford Bridge this season, scoring four goals in eight Premier League appearances.

He was used as a substitute by Gareth Southgate in wins over Kosovo and Bulgaria last month.

Sky Sports says Southgate plans to elevate the Blues academy product to his starting XI that will face the Czechs in Prague on Friday.

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