He said: The intensity of the modern game means the physical demands on the players are so high these days. players like Raheem SterlingNow the Sunderland striker is daring to dream of being part of Gareth Southgates World Cup squad in Russia next year. Defoe admitted: It broke my heart when I was left out of the squad for the Euros last year because I felt Id done enough to be involved. 9; £35m fee with Monaco for midfield star Tiemoue Bakayoko on lucrative five-year dealinter and outInter Milan may be worst team ever for selling players before they reached their prime Hatem Ben Arfa rips into Paris Saint-Germains assistant manager in tunnel tantrum Ben Arfa has a contract with PSG until 2018 but could be allowed to leave on the cheap this summer to prevent losing him a free transfer. h player who could be out ahead of their clash against West Brom at Old Trafford. 9; £35m fee with Monaco for midfield star Tiemoue Bakayoko on lucrative five-year dealinter and outInter Milan may be worst team ever for selling players before they reached their prime Both first-team regulars Eric Bailly and Marcos Rojo have come through unscathed so far whilst on international, whilst youngster Axel Tuanzebe is also available. Manager Southgate tried to convince the winger, 24, not to feature for Ivory Coast in Januarys African Nations Cup. The Brazilian has been linked with a move to the La Liga giants in recent weeks as the club prepare to bolster their attack in the summer transfer window. Getty Images12Antoine Griezmann has been the subject of interest from a number of clubs this termMost read in footballdiamonds are foreverChelsea's new Nike kit leaked online. ostovRex Features4Paul Pogba was taken off for Marouane Fellaini in Europa League clashMost read in footballThe unexpected guestIn today's Striker, Nick is welcomed to Florida at gunpoint - but there's a bigger shock in store.