“I Think Raheem Sterling Has Been England’s Best Player By A Long Way” – Carragher
Written by Jacobs Dunga
Jamie Carragher was asked on Sky Sports who he thinks has performed the best amongst the England players and he simply responded “Raheem Sterling”.
“I said this after the group games, I think Raheem Sterling has been England’s best player by a long way.
“There was a lot of talk going into the competition that his position in the team was up for grabs, which I couldn’t understand because he has been outstanding for [manager] Gareth Southgate since the World Cup, over a two or three-year period.
“And especially the way Harry Kane is playing, coming deeper for the ball and trying to get on the ball, you have to have people making runs in behind and having pace in behind.
“I think before this tournament started, the two first names on the team sheet if everyone was fit would be Harry Kane and Harry Maguire – but now it has to be Raheem Sterling joining those two.” He said on Sky Sports.
Sterling was instrumental in England’s victory over Denmark in the semi final as he forced Simon Kjaer to score past his own goalkeeper before winning the penalty that ultimately led to the winning goal.
Carragher has also tipped Sterling to scoop the tournament’s golden ball award ahead of Maguire and Harry Kane both of whom he said have been impressive as well.
“Normally the player of the tournament does come from the nation who won the tournament, but not all the time.”
“Italy will have a few shouts, the left-back [Leonardo Spinazzola] who is unfortunately not going to play in the final [due to injury] and (Federico) Chiesa has come in and done a great job. The two centre backs as well.
“It’s not just Raheem Sterling in the England team – I think Harry Maguire has had a huge influence since he came back in, Harry Kane is now getting back to what we expect from him in terms of goals and performances.
“But I think Raheem Sterling, at this moment, has it to lose, shall we say.”
Sterling has the biggest test ahead on Sunday when he’ll have to help his nation past the highflying Italians at the Wembley.
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