Quotes from Mason Mount

I've varied between playing a bit more forward in a No 10 position but I always kind of see myself as a No 8.

I feel like I am versatile and can play in a deeper role and obviously in a more forward role. I'm always learning.

I'm versatile and I can change positions. That's what the modern game is about.

My development at every age group was good. If I was playing in one age group, I always wanted to play the year above.

My dad has always been involved in football, as both a manager and a player, although only at the amateur and semi-professional level. He was quite successful in our local area and definitely had a massive influence on me and my football development growing up.

I always go into a game trying to get an assist and trying to get a goal, I want to influence games.

You have to create your own atmosphere.

I have evolved my game to be quick, to know what to do when the ball comes to me.

I was 18 and moved to a different country on my own. It was a tough decision but, looking back on it now, it was the best decision. I learned so much from being out there.