Sterling had angered anti-gun lobbyists after revealing a new tattoo of an m16 assault rifle on his right leg.

He was then in hot-water with England manager Gareth Southgate after turning up late for world cup duty.

A pair of incidents that led to him being criticized in the media and also led to calls for him to be dropped from England’s world cup squad.

However according to the 23 year old, he was un-bothered.

Joining Sterling in the England line are, Dele Alli, Jessy Lingard, Ruben Loftus Creek, Jamie Verdy, Marcus Rashford, Jordan Henderson, Eric Dier among others.