Raheem Sterling available for England after doubts over future
Raheem Sterling IS available for England selection after doubts over his international future… with Harry Maguire set to keep his place in Gareth Southgate’s squad
- Sterling missed the last two England squads as doubt over his future crept in
- Maguire is yet to play this season but will likely be retained by England tomorrow
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Raheem Sterling is available for England selection after missing the two previous squads amid fitness concerns.
The Chelsea attacker, who has not played for England since the World Cup, has started the new season in sparking form amid a clamour for him to return to international action.
Sterling missed the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Ukraine and Italy in March due to a hamstring problem. He also sat out of the June fixtures versus North Macedonia and Malta after agreeing with head coach Gareth Southgate that he should have a full summer off in order to focus on recovering ahead of the new season.
The omissions led to doubts over Sterling’s long-term international future, but the former Manchester City forward is ready to be picked for England once again.
It remains to be seen whether Southgate decides to hand Sterling an England recall when he announces his squad for the forthcoming games against Ukraine and Scotland today.
Raheem Sterling is available for England selection after doubt over his international future
Sterling missed the last two squads and hasn’t played for his country since the World Cup
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Eyes will also be on whether Jordan Henderson is selected by the England boss following his controversial move to Saudi Arabia.
The midfielder left Liverpool to join Al-Ittihad, managed by Steven Gerrard, earlier this summer to throw his international career into uncertainty.
Henderson and Southgate have spoken and the England boss is understood to have kept the door open to the 33-year-old to continue to be selected.
Indeed, Henderson is hopeful of keeping his place in the squad.
Yet, it is clear that Henderson playing in an inferior divisions is far from ideal with the European Championships less than 12 months away.
Elsewhere, despite warning Harry Maguire that his place is under threat due to his lack of action at Manchester United, the stalwart defender is expected to keep his place.
Chelsea defender Levi Colwill and Brighton centre-back Lewis Dunk are also hopeful of call-ups. Brentford left-back Rico Henry and Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon were named on Southgate’s extended squad list.
There is doubt over whether Jordan Henderson will be included after his controversial move to Saudi Arabia
Harry Maguire, however, is expected to be retained despite a lack of playing time with Manchester United
Meanwhile, a man has been charged after a break-in at Sterling’s home during the World Cup.
The forward left Qatar to be with family after intruders broke in on December 3 2022.
Surrey Police said a man had been charged with 33 offences of conspiracy to commit burglary.
A spokeswoman said Emiliano Krosi, 23, of Ditton Court Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, had been charged and remanded in custody. She said he would appear at Guildford Crown Court on September 21.
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