STERLING HIGH AND LOWS

HIGHS

„ His debut against Sweden, as he marked the start of a brilliant England career, playing his first game as a 17-year-old.

„ His fine double in Spain as England won

3-2 in October 2018 as Sterling ended a three-year drought for his country with two goals.

„ Euro 2020 – no one should doubt that Sterling was England’s best player at the tournament. This was his high – to date.

LOWS

„ He started the 2014 World Cup as England’s No.10 but Roy Hodgson’s men were home before the postcards. „ The Hated One – Sterling called himself this after being targeted as a scapegoat for England’s poor performances in the Euros in 2016.

„ The depressing low of racism on the pitch led to Sterling speaking up on behalf of his teammates, even appearing on Newsnight to voice the cause.