Smalling’s unknown knock has left Jose Mourinho in a tricky situation as he becomes the sevent. aniaRex Features4Raheem Sterling had complained of a back problem prior to winning his 30th England capRex Features4England boss Gareth Southgate revealed that he had withdrawn the star to protect his backSterlings availability will be a huge plus for the Citizens. Manager Southgate tried to convince the winger, 24, not to feature for Ivory Coast in Januarys African Nations Cup. 2Colombian playmaker James Rodriguez looks set to depart Real Madrid this summer after falling out of favour under coach Zinedine Zidane. of Wilshere but is worried by his inability to play without getting injuredHe has won 34 caps for England during a career interrupted by a spate of injuries, particularly to his ankles. The Canada striker hit 32 goals in two seasons and has continued his goalscoring form into this campaign with three strikes in his first two appearances. But Antoine is a great player and I think he can go even higher and I hope for him that hell do it. If you dont feel that 100 per cent passion of playing for England, then Im not sure its for me to sell that to you. e and somebody was to come in as the next manager – not even half the nous that Wenger has, not half the knowledge – and he spends £300m overnight. However, the trio were unable to celebrate as all three went to England with the Spain U-19 squad for the 2017 European Championship Elite Round.