Raheem Sterling accepts squad rotation at Manchester City

“Obviously everyone wants to play every game but that cannot happen at this level.“

Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling accepts his place in the starting line-up is not guaranteed and that means he has to work harder to achieve his ambitions at the club.

The England international was named as a substitute for the second time in three matches in Tuesday’s Capital One Cup quarter-final at home to Hull but came off the bench to help inspire a late rally to get them over the line against Championship opposition.