Chelsea legend Joe Cole insists Mason Mount fully deserves his Ballon D'Or nomination.
The England international is amongst five Chelsea players to be named on the 30-man shortlist for football's most prestigious individual award.
Cole told The Sun: "All of those young Chelsea players have got their heads screwed on, as players and as people so I don't think it will make any difference to Mason. That's nice. Crack on.
"But without doubt he deserves that nomination. He was outstanding last year. He is Mr Reliable, and he doesn't get enough credit for his maturity on the pitch.
"And then he goes and creates a goal in the Champions League final."
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