CHRIS SMALLING is pictured for the first time since picking up an injury whilst away on international duty with England and is wearing a leg brace. He told BBC World Service: “If he does stay he needs to go after the big players and he needs to make Arsenal competitive again in these next two years. This is the?third time Smalling has been injured this term and Jose Mourinho is expected to clarify the defender’s situation in his pre-match press conference. And although Uefa failed to impose a further suspension when Sakho‘s defence team queried if i. 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. 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of a back problem prior to winning his 30th England capRex Features4England boss Gareth Southgate revealed that he had withdrawn the star to protect his backSterlings availability will be a huge plus for the Citizens. Nottingham Forest and Brighton have also considered him as they look to bolster their Championship squads. Hes now more comfortable in the role – and hes got that from playing. Getty Images5Gareth Southgate claims Wilfried Zaha does not have the passion to play for EnglandBut the Crystal Palace star, capped twice by England, still jumped ship. ansfer blogSakho is surplus to requirements at Anfield? after a series of off-field issues but?has a contract until 2020.