Frank Lampard: Mason Mount's 'quality' for Chelsea putting him in contention for Premier League start

The midfielder's impressive pre-season is giving new manager something to think about

Frank Lampard, manager of Chelsea, talks to the fourth official.

Ross Barkley of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the pre-season friendly match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and FC Chelsea at Borussia-Park in Moenchengladbach, Germany. All photos by Getty Images

Florian Neuhaus of Borussia Monchengladbach is challenged by Jorginho of Chelsea.

Tammy Abraham of Chelsea scores his team's first goal.

Abraham of Chelsea battles for possession with Nico Elvedi of Borussia Monchengladbach.

Yann Sommer and Nico Elvedi of Borussia Monchengladbach battle for possession with Christian Pulisic of Chelsea.

Pulisic watches the ball.

Emerson of Chelsea puts pressure on Marcus Thuram of Borussia Monchengladbach.

Mason Mount of Chelsea is challenged by Jonas Hofmann of Borussia Monchengladbach.

Oscar Wendt of Borussia Monchengladbach is put under pressure by Pedro of Chelsea.

Kurt Zouma of Chelsea battles for possession with Thuram.

Mason Mount's "quality" has pushed the midfielder into Frank Lampard's thinking for the new Premier League season.

The 20 year old continued his impressive pre-season as he helped the London side come from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday.

He won the penalty four minutes from time that allowed Ross Barkley to equalise.

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Mount scored twice against Reading in July and has been a regular in the squad as Lampard prepares for his first season as manager after taking over from Maurizio Sarri.

Lampard knows Mount well after the youngster spent last season on loan at Derby County, the Championship club Lampard was managing.

"He's done a lot," Lampard told reporters post-match in Germany.

"I’m really happy with how he’s training, how he’s playing and his status in the group coming back here.

"The players recognise quality instantly but they also recognise work rate and character - and Mason has all of those. He has given me a problem ... "I couldn’t ask for more from what Mason has done."

Chelsea start their league campaign on August 11 at Manchester United and Lampard is positive about how his side are shaping up for the new season.

"It was a nice way to finish pre-season but we must stay focused as United in the Premier League is a different animal," the former England midfielder added.