Portsmouth-born duo Mason Mount and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain named in England squad

Mason Mount and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have been named in England’s squad for next month’s international break.
By Will Rooney
Published 29th Aug 2019, 16:54 BST
Updated 4th Sep 2019, 01:04 BST
Mason Mount celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Norwich. Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty ImagesMason Mount celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Norwich. Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
Mason Mount celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Norwich. Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

The Portsmouth-born duo feature in Gareth Southgate’s set-up for European Championships 2020 qualifiers against Bulgaria (September 7) and Kosovo (September 10).

Chelsea midfielder Mount has enjoyed a superb start to the season.

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The former Purbrook Park pupil has scored twice in four appearances for Frank Lampard’s side.

Liverpool's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Picture: Warren Little/Getty ImagesLiverpool's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images
Liverpool's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images

It’s the second time Mount has been called up for England after being an unused substitute in Nations League games against Croatia and Spain last year.

Meanwhile, Oxlade-Chamberlain earns a recall after last representing the Three Lions in March 2018.

The ex-St John's College pupil picked up a long-term knee problem which ruled him out of the World Cup.

However, the Liverpool midfielder has made four appearances this term after recovering from the setback.

Related topics:Alex Oxlade-ChamberlainPortsmouthEnglandGareth SouthgateKosovo

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