Al Rayyan (Qatar): England’s Raheem Sterling will return to their World Cup base in time for the quarterfinal conflict with France this weekend, the FA mentioned on Thursday, after the ahead returned residence following a theft at his residence.
Sterling didn’t play an element within the 3-0 win over Senegal within the final 16, leaving Qatar final weekend to return to his household.
“The Chelsea ahead quickly left to take care of a household matter however is now anticipated to rejoin the squad in Al Wakrah on Friday forward of the quarterfinal with France,” the FA mentioned in an announcement.
England play France at Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday (Sunday 12.30 am IST), seeking to dethrone the world champions and attain the semifinals once more after they fell on the last-four hurdle in Russia 4 years in the past.
Sterling made two appearances within the group phases, grabbing a objective and help within the 6-2 win over Iran in England’s opener.
However he will likely be competing for a spot within the beginning line-up with Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford — who’ve each scored three targets in Qatar — in addition to Phil Foden.
If England undergo, they’ll play the winners of the quarterfinal between Portugal and shock bundle Morocco.