Gareth Southgate fully supported Raheem Sterling’s return trip after break-in

BREAK-IN: Raheem Sterling returned home from Qatar following a break-in at his home. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA

England boss Gareth Southgate totally understood why Raheem Sterling needed to return home during the World Cup and revealed he has needed to step up security at his own house.

The 28-year-old forward did not feature in last Sunday’s last-16 win against Senegal due to concerns over his family’s wellbeing following an incident at his home in Surrey.