da luck： Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has backed Raheem Sterling’s decision to force a move away from Liverpool to Manchester City, according to reports from the Daily Star.
da mrbet： Sterling was heavily linked with a move to the Etihad during the summer, and after several bids being made the two clubs finally agreed on a massive £49million fee.
But during that time, the 20-year-old was constantly criticized and bashed by the Reds faithful over his demand to make the switch.
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However, England captain Rooney has revealed that Sterling is now focused and settled following the transfer fiasco, showcased by his brilliant performances recently for City.
“He’s got the move he wanted. He’s started the season excellently, settled in really well at City.
“When you are going through what he did, trying to leave Liverpool, it can be quite difficult. But he’s a lot more relaxed and settled, which is good for us.”
The former Queens Park Rangers winger was left out of the Three Lions team that beat San Marino 6-0 during the weekend by manager Roy Hogdson, but the boss claims that he was giving room for others to shine and believes Sterling will follow Rooney to earn 100 caps for the country.
“I didn’t play him in San Marino to give others a chance, and he was the only player we had who might have got suspended with a yellow.
“But he’s ready to go against Switzerland and we’re hoping he brings his City form with him. It’s a big year for him.
“He’ll have a lot of big years – France in 2016, Russia in 2018, 2020 all over Europe, and 2022…
“At his age he has plenty more to look forward to. I’m sure that, one day, he’ll be looking forward to sitting here alongside me with over 100 caps.”
Sterling made 52 appearances in all competitions for Liverpool last season, scoring 11 goals.
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