Top 5 English midfielders in football (2020/21)

#3 Mason Mount (Chelsea)

Mason Mount has been excellent for Chelsea

Mason Mount enjoyed an excellent breakthrough campaign last year with Chelsea and is now stamping his authority on Frank Lampard's side this season. The prodigious English midfielder has been a bright spark for Chelsea in the past few months and has produced impressive performances in the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.

The former Derby County midfielder has managed one goal and three assists in the Premier League this season and was also instrumental in England's UEFA Nations League campaign. Chelsea have several attacking players in their squad at the moment and star midfielder Mason Mount has managed to outshine most of the Blues' new signings.

The young English midfielder signed a five-year contract with Chelsea last season and is set to become his side's focal point as Lampard looks to complete the Blues' transition. Mason Mount has immense potential and could become one of the Premier League's best midfielders by the end of the decade.

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#2 Jordan Henderson (Liverpool)

Jordan Henderson has been an inspirational figure

Jordan Henderson is arguably the most effective leader in the Premier League at the moment. The former Sunderland midfielder has brought Liverpool unforeseen success over the past two years and his mere presence on the pitch often transforms his team into a near-unstoppable juggernaut.

Henderson has also worked on technical aspects of his game under the tutelage of Jurgen Klopp and has grown into an astute defensive midfielder. The Liverpool captain brings a similar energy to the England national team and has the ability to orchestrate his side's movements over the course of the game.

Jordan Henderson: "I was in a dark place - it made me stronger."Liverpool captain recalls how he battled back from when the Reds were prepared to let him go.https://t.co/S0VtQybjje pic.twitter.com/bP18ahs5Ci

— Liverpool FC News (@LivEchoLFC) January 2, 2021

Jurgen Klopp's reign at Liverpool as been marked by a remarkably high press and Jordan Henderson's commendable work-rate is a key cog in his team's success. Henderson has displayed a steep learning curve during his time at Liverpool and is likely to end his career as a bonafide Anfield legend.

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#1 Jack Grealish (Aston Villa)

Jack Grealish has enjoyed an excellent season

Jack Grealish was the only player standing between Aston Villa and the relegation zone last season. The supremely talented English midfielder singlehandedly dragged Aston Villa out of the relegation zone and his side has been a resurgent force in the Premier League this season.

Grealish is deservedly the talk of the town in the Premier League this season and has silenced his sceptics with a string of breathtaking performances. With five goals and seven assists in the Premier League, Jack Grealish has already begun to fulfil his potential and can become one of England's most important players leading up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

🗣 "Listen to the roar and look at his name, because you're gonna hear a lot more about this young man!"At just 19-years old, @JackGrealish proved he was destined for greatness ✨#AVLLIV #EmiratesFACup

— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 8, 2021

Grealish has always been considered one of England's brightest talents and is now beginning to make waves in the Premier League with his intelligence and dribbling prowess. With their inspirational captain in the form of his life, Aston Villa may well pick up a few more big scalps this season.

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Honourable Mentions: James Maddison, Phil Foden, Kalvin Phillips

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