
While Raheem Sterling’s continued England omission remains noteworthy for the sudden shunning of a player previously considered one of Gareth Southgate’s dependables, the Three Lions boss must sleep easy knowing the wealth of in-form attacking options still at hand.
Mauricio Pochettino, though, has no such luxury and after recalling Sterling to his starting lineup here, had the winger to thank for dragging his Chelsea side out of the Turf Mire.