Russian spy: Ominous note for Raheem Sterling as England’s tactics spotted

Gareth Southgate is considering dropping Raheem Sterling against Panama, judging by a note spotted at England training.

England began fully focusing on the Group G clash with Panama yesterday when attention on manager Southgate after dislocating a shoulder swiftly switched to his assistant. Steve Holland was pictured holding a note that showed the side are preparing to play in 3-5-2 formation again this Sunday, with Ruben Loftus-Cheek in midfield instead of the injured Dele Alli and Marcus Rashford playing in the front two alongside captain Harry Kane. The sheet suggested Sterling would be the fall guy in attack.

England have already scrapped today’s open training to prepare behind closed doors, with Trent Alexander-Arnold — listed as back-up right-back to Kieran Trippier — conceding the note could give Panama unwelcome insight.