Remarkably, Mount had not scored on home soil since the 1-1 draw with Everton on 16 December 2021, but he put that right in style with a fine, curled finish against Bournemouth. His third goal of the season ended up sealing a first victory in six Premier League matches.

‘That was a massive game for us to get back to winning ways,’ Mount underlined.

‘It’s been quite a long time since we won. We needed to start quick because we knew it might have been a tough game. To get the two goals in the first half was very important, and to then stick it out and get a clean sheet showed a lot of character.

‘It was exactly how we wanted to go about it. We were aggressive, confident on the ball and created a lot of chances. We could have had a few more. There’s things to work on but it’s a positive result. We are back on track and need to keep going.’

Mount was pleased with his own contribution in front of goal, having also played his part in the build-up to Kai Havertz’s opener.

‘It was a good finish and very pleased with that. To score at Stamford Bridge means a lot to me. It’s been a long time since I did it. It’s like Christmas, December again!

‘To score the second goal and make the game a bit calmer was very important for us, so very happy with it.’

The only disappointment on an otherwise excellent evening in SW6 was the injury to Reece James early in the second half.

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Mount’s England and Chelsea team-mate was playing his first game since mid-October, but it ended abruptly when he went down in some discomfort holding the back of his thigh.

‘It’s a bit of a cloud over the win,’ said Mount.

‘To see Reecey go off in his first game back is tough to watch. I saw him quickly in the changing room. He’s very down and he’s gutted.

‘We don’t know how bad it is or what he’s done yet but I feel for him because it’s his first game back and to come off like that is not good.’