‘Football is my priority’: England’s Mason Mount jokes he’s ‘never been to a pub’ and doesn’t have time to ‘date’ while the lone sportsman faces Tatler magazine
Mason Mount has joked that he’s “never set foot in a pub” and has no time for dating as the single jock hosted Tatler magazine on Thursday.
The 23-year-old footballer – who has split from long-term girlfriend Chloe Wealleans-Watts – said sport is his top priority as the Three Lions prepare for the 2022 World Cup.
Mason, who starred in a new photoshoot for the magazine’s December issue, swapped his football gear for a suave tuxedo as he joined model Emilia Boateng for the snaps.
Focused: Mason Mount joked that he’s “never set foot in a pub” and doesn’t have time to date as the lone jock headlined Tatler magazine on Thursday (pictured with model Emilia Boateng)
Speaking to the publication, the sportsman said England are preparing to “make the nation proud” as he reflects on winning the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League with Chelsea.
Mason described the win as “the best feeling ever,” but added that the team “celebrated with some water.”
He went on to joke that he had “never been to a pub” just to shoot a Euro advert with Doritos and that “football is my priority”.
Preparation: The footballer, 23, who has split from long-term girlfriend Chloe Wealleans-Watts, said sport is his top priority as the Three Lions prepare for the 2022 World Cup
Pose! Mason, who starred in a new photoshoot for the magazine’s December issue, swapped his football gear for a suave tuxedo as he joined model Emilia Boateng for the snaps
Mason is determined to bring football home and said his schedule is far too busy for ladies, although he does occasionally date when he “comes to London”.
Adding his England team-mates, he explained: “We want to win. And with the group we have, we can definitely do that. I have the feeling that we are on the right track. We want to make the nation proud.”
It comes as Chelsea boss Graham Potter is surprised Mason shares opinions and believes his in-form star’s love of football, Chelsea and his team-mates is key to what makes him so good.
Cover star: He went on to joke that he’s “never been to a pub” just to shoot a Euro advert with Doritos and that “football is my priority”.
Potter is the latest manager to get involved with Mount, joining the likes of Frank Lampard, Thomas Tuchel and Gareth Southgate in a bid to quickly make the attacking midfielder a key part of his plans.
Mount is the only outfield player to have started all six Potter games so far and has responded by rediscovering his best form. The player scored his first Chelsea goals of the season in Sunday’s win at Aston Villa.
He has won the Blues Player of the Season award for the last two seasons but still has his doubters and has faced accusations of being a “teacher’s pet” for club and country.
Heads in the game: Mason is determined to bring football home and said his schedule is far too busy for ladies, although he occasionally hooks up when he “comes over to London” (pictured playing for Chelsea).
Ahead of Wednesday night’s trip to Brentford, Potter said: “It’s surprising that I get a few questions about there being mixed opinions about Mason. I find that strange, especially from the outside.
“Whenever we played Chelsea you were always worried about Mason. And then when you start working with him, he has everything you need to be a top-top player. Great attitude, understands spaces, can assist, scores goals so he’s great.’
When asked what Mount’s secret factor was, Potter said, “You probably can’t measure love, can you? I would say love of the game, love of his teammates, love of the club. He loves to play football. It’s his personality as much as his footballing skills.
Training: Adding his England team-mates, he explained: “We want to win. And with the group we have, we can definitely do that. I have the feeling that we are on the right track. We want to make the nation proud’ (pictured 2019)