Chelsea attacker Raheem Sterling is happy calling Mason Mount a clubmate.

The pair have enjoyed success with England and Sterling admits chatting with Mount when weighing up his departure from Manchester City.

Indeed, it was Mount who pressed his international team-mate most about the prospect and it was Mount who got one of the first calls once the deal was complete.

"I've known Mase for a couple of years now and when we were with the international team he was asking if it was true," said Sterling.

"I just tried to keep as much calm in the situation as possible. It was a decision I needed to make but when I did, he was definitely one of the first that I let know."

Sterling also says he no longer thinks about individual accolades.

"It was one that at the beginning of my career, probably until I was about 24, I actually had an interest in it but to be honest I don't really get fussed about it now," he added.

"As long as I give my best and I'm still enjoying my football, which is something that I love, I'm still setting personal targets and matching those then I'm happy and content within myself. I don't really need recognition from anybody else."