Mason Mount believes Manchester United has the quality and mindset to challenge for the Premier League title next season. He expresses confidence in the team's capabilities despite recent challenges.
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Mason Mount believes in Manchester United's title challenge next season
Mount has made 69 appearances since joining from Chelsea
Injuries and competition have affected Mount's playing time
United is close to Champions League qualification
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Mason Mount believes Manchester United boast the quality and mindset to challenge for the Premier League title next season.
The 27-year-old is coming towards the end of his third season at Old Trafford, where injuries and competition for places have reduced him to just 69 appearances since joining from Chelsea.
Mount knows United have yet to see the best of him, but he boasts an unwavering self-belief on top of confidence in the capabilities of a United side that Michael Carrick has on the brink of Champions League qualification.
The midfielder became a European champion with Chelsea in 2021 and believes the Red Devils "have the quality" to fight for the domestic title next term, even with big decisions to be made on the manager and more.
Asked which trophy or accolade he would like before he retired, Mount added: "The Premier League and I think we can do it.
"I dreamt of that as a kid. I dreamt of winning the Champions League.
Q&A
What does Mason Mount say about Manchester United's title chances next season?
Mason Mount believes Manchester United has the quality and mindset to challenge for the Premier League title next season.
How many appearances has Mason Mount made for Manchester United?
Mason Mount has made 69 appearances for Manchester United since joining from Chelsea.
What challenges has Mason Mount faced at Manchester United?
Mason Mount has faced injuries and competition for places, which have limited his appearances.
What is the current status of Manchester United's Champions League qualification?
Manchester United is on the brink of Champions League qualification under Michael Carrick.
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"There were a few results that didn't go our way this year and we find ourselves in third.
"There's a long way to go and a lot of hard work over pre-season but that'll be a special goal."
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Highlights of the Premier League match between Manchester United and Brentford.
Highlights from the Premier League match between Manchester United and Brentford
Asked if there is a confidence that can happen, Mount said: "I think you have to be realistic, but there is a big confidence behind that.
"Some of the games that we played this season - away at Arsenal, Liverpool - we know it is about consistency through the whole season.
"If we can get that right, we'll be right up there."
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Michael Carrick has led Man Utd to within two points of Champions League qualification
United are targeting a league title to celebrate their 150th anniversary in 2028 and Mount's comments highlight the renewed faith engendered by Carrick after Ruben Amorim's rocky reign.
The England midfielder feels the head coach's "calm confidence" complements his knowledge and experience of what it takes to be the best, while also praising his individual management.
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"It was difficult at the beginning because Michael comes in and I got injured, so I missed a few games," Mount said.
"But he was brilliant with me and speaking to me and just saying 'look, I want you back, you're a massive part of the team and the squad', and 'when you're around the lads you obviously have a big effect', so I know where I stand within the group."
'I want to be a part of Man Utd winning the Premier League'
Man Utd midfielder Mason Mount:
"I have a goal of winning the Premier League," Mount said. "Obviously I've won the Champions League already, but can we (win the league)? Yes, I think we can as a group.
"We have to have that kind of mentality. It may seem a little bit far away, but you have to have that mentality to really push yourself as a group.
"We've shown what we can do against the big teams already - Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, you know, so we've done it. We've already shown that this season, so we definitely can do it.
"It's about now doing it on a bigger stage in the Champions League and doing it more consistently in the Premier League.
"I'll hopefully be a massive part in that moving forward next season. Yeah, it's a goal: I want to win the Premier League."
Mount targets England recall after this summer's World Cup
Mason Mount previously worked with England head coach Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea
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Mount previously worked with England head coach Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea
Meanwhile, Mount says Thomas Tuchel knows him inside out and believes he can break into the former Chelsea manager's England squad after the World Cup.
Mount last played for England in the 2022 World Cup quarter-final loss to France and knows he will not get the chance to add to his 36 caps at this summer's finals in North America.
Mason Mount in action for England versus USA
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The midfielder has won 36 caps for England but last played an international match in 2022
Instead, the midfielder is focusing on earning a recall ahead of the home European Championship in 2028.
"I've spoken to him [Tuchel]," Euro 2020 final starter Mount said. "He gets to a few games, so I've spoken to him a few times after the game.
"I know my relationship with Thomas. He knows me as a player, as a person, inside out.
"The amount of game time that I've had and a few setbacks this season, I think I was probably close at one point to getting in and then I had a little setback, and then it's the rhythm, the momentum.
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Bruno Fernandes picks out Mason Mount who perfectly volley's home a third for Manchester United in the game against Wolves
"It kind of pushes you back a bit, and then you are trying to chase it and get back, so, listen, I fully understand that.
"But, as a player, I've got 36 caps for England, I always want to get back in the squad. It's the pinnacle of being a player to play for your country and represent your country at a major tournament."
When you're not in the squad, it hurts. I've had both experiences of going to Euros and obviously a World Cup. Being around that is such a special occasion and you never take it for granted for one second.
"As I said, when you're not in the squad and you're watching, it is difficult. But for me, I've been an England player, but I'm also an England fan. I grew up watching teams when I was younger. And if I'm not there, I'll be supporting the lads, supporting the manager to go and get the job done.
"We don't know [about] this summer, but I'll be ready for next season. [I'm] fired up and I want to get back in. That's definitely a goal of mine to get back into the national team. So, yeah, I've got some work to do."
Mount continued his comeback off the bench in Monday's 2-1 win over Brentford, before hot-footing it to St George's Park for a special event in partnership with Make-A-Wish UK.
After 18 months of planning with his brother Lewis, 11 children living with critical illness got the chance to eat, sleep and train like a footballer during an immersive two-day gathering that culminated in a special match.
Mount funded the event and managed Wishes United, assisted by team-mate Luke Shaw, to a 32-2 victory against Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp's team of mascots.
"I'm a footballer but there's more to life than just football," he said, having worked previously with Make-A-Wish on a Disney project.
"You just see the smiles on the kids' faces, how much it means to them, and obviously the families as well.
"Sometimes the brothers or sisters and mum and dad, especially brothers and sisters, they can get forgotten about a little bit, so them being involved and being here and going along the process as well is what Make-A-Wish is all about. That's something that really means a lot to all of us."
