Chelsea's Raheem Sterling is set to return to England's World Cup camp in Qatar ahead of the quarter-final clash against France. The 28-year-old temporarily left to fly home and will now rejoin the squad in Al Wakrah on Friday, December 9.
A spokesperson for the England footballer said he left the Three Lions' camp to "prioritise the wellbeing" of his three young children. Surrey Police are continuing their investigation into the burglary incident as Sterling now prepares to fly back to Qatar.
The FA released a statement on Sterling's decision to return to the Middle East ahead of England's World Cup clash against France, which read: "Raheem Sterling will return to England's World Cup base in Qatar. The Chelsea forward temporarily left to attend to a family matter but is now expected to rejoin the squad in Al Wakrah on Friday (9 December) ahead of the quarter-final with France."
