England coach, Gareth Southgate has revealed that he cannot say if Manchester City star, Raheem Sterling will captain England in their Nations League semi-final against Holland because he is not if Harry Kane will be fit to start.
Sterling will make his 50th appearance for England when they take on Ronald Koeman’s team in Portugal on Thursday.
Harry Kane came back from injury to play for Spurs in the UCL final last week and he is in the squad for the tight clash today.
Gareth said, “If I confirmed anything about the team other than Raheem playing I would be doing half of Ronald [Koeman’s] job for him. If I tell you Harry Kane’s playing tomorrow I’m giving Ronald half the team as well,” he told reporters.
“I don’t want to discuss the captaincy. Harry Kane is our captain. If Harry Kane doesn’t play I have a decision to make. At this moment in time, I’m not prepared to do that.”
Sterling himself said, “That’s something that is down to the manager,” he said.
“That’s not for me to decide but if the manager did do that it is something I would do proudly for sure.”
“Growing up and watching a lot of England games you always had a dream to play for England but I never thought one day I would be able to say, if the manager picks me or not, that I would be in with a chance to make my 50th cap.
“It’s a massive achievement for me and it’s something that I will treasure for the rest of my life and so will my family.
“To my 17-year-old self, I would say just keep going, keep enjoying your football and keep learning. That’s the most important message really.”
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