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Why was Raheem Sterling NOT playing for England at the World Cup vs Senegal?

Published on December 05, 2022 at 02:09 AM

ENGLAND defeated Senegal to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

Though star man Raheem Sterling played NO part for the Three Lions.

Raheem Sterling did not feature for England

Why was Raheem Sterling NOT playing for England?

Raheem Sterling pulled out of England’s last-16 tie with Senegal after learning that his Surrey home was broken into on Saturday night.

Sterling was forced to fly back from the World Cup after burglars smashed into his home.

The FA had said before kick-off that Sterling was missing out to deal with a “family matter”;.

The statement read: “Raheem Sterling is not available for selection for the #ThreeLions tonight as he is dealing with a family matter.”;

The shock announcement came just hours before the Three Lions were due to kick off against the African Cup of Nations champs.

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Sterling had started both of England’s games against Iran and USA but was then benched for the 3-0 win over Wales.

The 27-year-old has scored 21 times in 80 times in total.

Raheem Sterling has 80 caps for England
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