Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount admits going out on loan helped him mature as a player and person.
Mount was a huge favorite of previous Chelsea manager Frank Lampard, and has retained similar importance since Thomas Tuchel took over.
The attacking midfielder is also relied on by England boss Gareth Southgate.
The 22-year-old admits his loan spell at Derby, where he played under Lampard, helped him develop his game.
"Going on loan certainly helped me, speaking to players who've been in the game longer than me at that young age, especially at Derby," Mount told reporters.
"That helped me make my game better. It's not just on the pitch, but off the pitch. It is a massive part in controlling what you do on it. I learnt a lot while on Derby and at Chelsea as well from people who have done it longer than I have.
"Touch wood, I have not had many injuries so far. I am someone that loves football. Any opportunity to play or be involved, I'll be ready. I'm still young, that helps when playing a lot of games in a short space of time.
"It's something I've learnt over the years since going to the Championship and experiencing a lot of games in the short space of time. Then coming back to Chelsea, I played 54 in that season in a short space of time.
"You gain that experience as the season goes on. You learn how to look after your body and to be available for every single game. That's what you want as a player to play as much as possible. It's a positive of mine to be able to play. Hopefully, I continue to look after myself and continue to be 100% for most games."
