Raheem Sterling will rejoin the England squad ahead of their quarterfinal clash against France at the Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday.
The Chelsea attacker missed the Three Lions’ Round of 16 triumph against Senegal on Sunday, following reports of a break-in at his home in Surrey.
Although his family were not home during the robbery, Sterling decided to return to the United Kingdom to be with them; citing his fear for their well-being as a major reason.
A statement released by the English Football Association read: “Raheem Sterling will return to England’s World Cup base in Qatar.”
“The forward temporarily left to attend to a family matter but is now expected to rejoin the squad in Al Wakrah on Friday ahead of the quarter-final with France.”
The 28-year-old’s return will provide Gareth Southgate with a boost as they prepare for a must-win clash against the defending champions for a place in the semifinal.
Sterling currently has one goal and an assist in two games at the ongoing tournament in Qatar and would hope to add to his tally when he faces Les Blues.
