Raheem Sterling will only re-join England's World Cup squad when his family's safety is guaranteed after they were the victims of a horrific burglary, it has been claimed.
Sterling's Surrey mansion was targeted on Saturday night while he was preparing for England's World Cup clash against Senegal in Qatar. The Chelsea star's partner Paige and their young children were not in the property when the burglary unfolded.
The England international, 27, flew back to the UK on Sunday to comfort his family after the distressing incident. He missed England's 3-0 win later that day and Gareth Southgate has confirmed Sterling will have "as much time as he needs" before re-joining the squad.
