Mason Mount faces “unfair criticism” and should be a “nailed on” starter.

That’s the view of former England midfielder Glenn Hoddle after Mount was singled out following the Three Lions’ 0-0 draw with the USA.

Some pundits also reckon Phil Foden should be chosen ahead of the Chelsea star – with Hoddle himself believing the Manchester City playmaker should start.

But Hoddle told Betfair: “Mason Mount is a great player and singling him out for criticism is unfair

“He didn’t do anything worse than any other player in the game against the USA. He nearly scored, he got himself into good positions.

Mason Mount is one of the best players we have in the country, and you would have him for 38 games a season.

“He’s nailed on to be in your team. The criticism has been unfair.”