The Chelsea ahead was not a part of Gareth Southgate’s squad as they beat the African champions Senegal 3-0 on Sunday to set-up a quarter-final conflict with defending champions France.
Sterling’s absence is known to have adopted a break-in at his home on Saturday night, leaving the England worldwide understandably shaken and anxious concerning the well-being of his youngsters.
When requested if he thought the 27-year-old would determine on the match from right here, supervisor Southgate mentioned on ITV1: “We have to attend and see.”
“In the intervening time clearly the precedence is for him to be along with his household, and we will assist that and we’re going depart him to have as a lot time as he wants. He is going dwelling.
“I actually do not know (the probability of him returning) as a result of for the time being it is a scenario that he wants time along with his household and I do not wish to put him below any strain with that.
“Generally soccer is not crucial factor and household ought to come first.”