Sterling Back To England After Robbery Attack

By Chimezie Nebolisa

England international Raheem Sterling left team squad for Sunday’s win over Senegal after armed intruders broke into his home.

Sterling’s family were at the property at the time of the break in with sources saying Rob Harris Sterling was “shaken” and “concerned for the well-being of his children”.

The 27-year-old flew back home from the World Cup tournament in Qatar.

After the game, which England won 3-0, manager Gareth Southgate confirmed Sterling was heading back to the UK.

Southgate said: “I really don’t know, it’s a situation he needs time to deal with, I don’t want to put any pressure on him. Sometimes football isn’t the most important thing and family should come first.”

England captain Harry Kane said: “Our thoughts are with him and his family. It is a private matter with him, but it’s never easy to see one or your teammates and friends have to deal with something like that. We will take it day by day and take the best decision for him and his family. From us as a team we send him our best and hope to see him as soon as possible.”

England face reigning champions France in the quarter-finals on Saturday.