Published 07:11 IST, November 12th 2019
Sterling dropped for EURO Qualifier after training ground bust-up
Manchester City midfielder Raheem Sterling has been dropped from the England squad for Thursday's qualifier against Montenegro after a training ground tussle
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In surprising and quick developments in England National squ, he coach Gareth Southgate has anunced that Raheem Sterling will t be involved in EURO 2020 qualifier against Montenegro, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, vember 14. 24-year old, however, will be with National team.
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Sterling dropped, but still in squ
A statement by Football Association (FA) said that decision was taken because of a "disturbance in a private team area at St. George’s Park today." St George's park is training centre of England National Football team. In statement, Southgate said, "We have taken decision to t consider Raheem for match against Montenegro on Thursday. One of great challenges and strengths for us is that we’ve been able to separate club rivalries from national team. Unfortunately, emotions of yesterday’s game were still raw. My feeling is that right thing for team is action we have taken. w that decision has been me with agreement of entire squ, it’s important that we support players and focus on Thursday night.”
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Emotions were running high during an important clash between Sunday's match between Manchester City and Liverpool, and se emotions have carried on to National camp. Towards end of Liverpool's 3-1 win over City, Sterling and Gomez were involved in an incident, where Sterling tried to nick ball of Liverpool player in an aggressive manner, which le to Gomez squaring up and pushing City midfielder. two players came se-to-se and said a few words, however, incident did t spiral n since ir teammates separated two players.
Liverpool's win helped Merseyside club go eight points clear at top of table and nine points clear of two time defending Champions Man City.
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05:36 IST, November 12th 2019