Gareth Southgate explained Raheem Sterling is dealing with a family matter hence making him unable to play for England in Sunday's World Cup last-16 win over Senegal.
The Three Lions boss was unable to confirm either way whether the Chelsea winger will be back for England, should the national side progress, or if this could be the end of his tournament. Sterling has flown home to check on the welfare of his family after his home was broken into by robbers.
Southgate said before the match on ITV: "He is dealing with a family matter, I had quite a bit of time with him this morning but now I have had to pass him on to other people to help him with that."
