Pochettino praises Sterling after not being called up for England

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has backed Raheem Sterling after England’s manager Gareth Southgate’s decision to not call him up for the upcoming international games.

The west London club secured back-to-back league victories for the first time since March after coming from behind to thrash promoted Burnley 4-1 on Saturday and Sterling was instrumental for the win, being part of all the four goals.

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“He did well, he was involved in all the goals, and I’m so happy for him and for the team,” Pochettino said. “The team was good, the performance was fantastic, they deserve all the credit.

“I think a player with his experience knows he needs to perform and to show the manager of the national team he was wrong in the decision. Only with performances and scoring goals is he going to show he deserved to go.”