Raheem Sterling says Jadon Sancho is so skilful he almost ‘did my back in’ during Manchester City training session

Raheem Sterling says Jadon Sancho is so skilful he almost ‘did my back in’ during Manchester City training session
It didn’t take Raheem Sterling long to understand the heights Jadon Sancho could reach.During a training match at Manchester City three years ago, Sterling was tasked with trying to stop the talented teenager, then part of City’s academy.But Sancho proved to be a real handful.Sancho and Sterling are now England team-mates3
Sancho and Sterling are now England team-mates
The first day Id seen him training with us, I was really happy to see such a talent,” Sterling told Sport360.I always knew hed become the player he has, for sure. From minute one.I was playing right-back one day in pre-season training and he spun me and I nearly did my back in. Sancho made the decision to leave City in 2017, joining Borussia Dortmund for 8million, though the pair are now England team-mates.And it was Sterling the 18-year-old replaced when he made his international debut against Croatia in October.Sancho replaced Sterling during England’s 0-0 draw with Croatia in October 20183
Sancho replaced Sterling during England’s 0-0 draw with Croatia in October 2018
He is back in the England squad again as the Three Lions take on the Czech Republic on March 22 and Montenegro three days later – the same day Sancho will turn 19.This season he has scored eight Bundesliga goals and created 12, with his form linking him to City’s rivals Manchester United where he has been talked about as a 80m summer signing.

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Dortmund have since claimed their young star is going nowhere, but it is definitely a sign his career is heading in the right direction and England boss Gareth Southgate believes Sancho has benefited from moving abroad.Gareth Southgate joined talkSPORT to discuss all things England and was full of praise for Sancho3
Gareth Southgate joined talkSPORT to discuss all things England and was full of praise for Sancho
I think its positive,” he told talkSPORT. “Ive looked at young players coming to England before and seen how quickly theyve matured because theyve had to fend for themselves and learn the language.Theres a different football culture to adapt to. I dont see any negative to players going abroad.Jadon took a very brave decision at a young age and hes benefited but not everybody has.


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