STER WAY TO HEAVEN

Raheem’s lucky 13 gives England winning start

RAHEEM

STERLING said he had fulfilled a promise to himself by firing England to their first ever opening win at a European Championship.

It proved to be lucky 13 for him too – having failed to score in his first dozen games at major finals.

“It feels good to score,” Sterling beamed, having suffered for goals domestically as well this season. “Growing up here two minutes up the road, it was a great feeling to score here. “I always said if I played at Wembley at a major tournament I had to score and it’s great to finally do that. It’s great to break the duck.At the same time, I’m focused. I’ve not really taken into account that I

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