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Watch: Southgate enjoys dig at anti-Lampard press in praising Chelsea attacker Mount

England coach Gareth Southgate praised his midfield after their 2-0 World Cup qualifying win against Albania.

Southgate was happy to name-check Manchester City whiz Phil Foden and his defensive pair Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips for the way they managed to control the game against a competitive Albanian team. But the Three Lions boss singled out Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount for special praise and also had a dig at the press when highlighting his qualities on the night.

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