An England player who hasn't received a senior cap since 2022 has been seen modelling the Euro 2024 kit before the tournament gets underway this summer.
Gareth Southgate's side are favourites to win the event in Germany, in what would be their first major trophy in 58 years.
Many believe that the tournament represents the Three Lions' best chance to end that drought in many years, given the talent at their disposal throughout the pitch.
A defeat to Brazil and a draw to Belgium during the most recent international breaks damped spirits somewhat, but there was the caveat of an injury crisis that had enveloped around England's defence and attack.
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Southgate had to do without Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Kyle Walker, John Stones and Harry Maguire - all key players for England in recent years - at various points across the two matches.
In newly-updated Euro 2024 squad predictions, the likes of Kobbie Mainoo, Anthony Gordon and Jarrod Bowen all feature in many after their impressive stand-in performances.
One name that remains missing, though, is Mason Mount, who was a key player for Southgate up until the 2022 World Cup.
But the former Chelsea star lost his place in the starting XI during that tournament, and hasn't featured at all for England since signing for Manchester United due to injury.
Mount is now finally back in action after recovering from a calf injury that saw him miss four months, and scored what he thought was the winning goal in United's 1-1 draw with Brentford on Saturday, only for Kristoffer Ajer to equalise in the 99th minute.
Now, the 25-year-old has his focus on reclaiming his England spot - and has been seen in the new away kit, which was designed and produced by Nike. The photo is courtesy of Instagram account @moneyxmase2.
Meanwhile, a separate clip posted by fellow United star Ella Toone shows Mount present at the England kit launch.
However, Mount - who is a Nike athlete - wasn't spotted in any of the promotional footage, which has therefore left fans surprised to see him.
Should he get back to top form, though, it won't come as much of a surprise to see him in Southgate's 23-man squad to go to Germany in June.
Topics: Mason Mount, England, Euro 2024, Manchester United, Gareth Southgate, Nike
Ryan Smart