England’s players have been forced to increase the security at their homes and around their family members after Raheem Sterling ’s house was robbed during the World Cup.
Sterling has flown home from Qatar to be with his family because he is concerned about the welfare of his children following the break-in at his Surrey home on Saturday. Gareth Southgate said after England’s 3-0 win over Senegal that he is unsure whether the 27-year-old will return in time to feature in Saturday’s quarter-final against France.
Surrey Police confirmed on Monday that they are investigating a burglary where jewellery and watches were stolen. England’s players were informed of the situation at a team meeting before leaving their Al Wakrah base for the match at the Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday – and they have now taken measures to avoid something similar happening to them.
