I always thought that I could still score goals at this level but I was trying to be realistic and, with the previous manager, it didnt feel like I was getting an opportunity. It was a well-deserved reward for his refusal to give up hope of representing his country again and the gruelling regime he has pushed himself through to achieve his ambition. 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. Rex Features4Gareth Southgate has told Luke Shaw that he has fallen behind Danny Rose and Ryan Bertr. Talk of a switch to the Chinese Super League during the winter transfer window did not turn into a move but Rooneys future lies away from United. The Portuguese attacker, 22, has bagged six goals and seven assists from the right-hand side of midfield this season and is very much on Bayerns radar. 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 Getty Images7James Rodriguez react during Colombia’s World Cup qualifier with BoliviaGetty Images7Eden Hazard is Real Madrid’s No. And, given Messis amazing scoring exploits this season, he isnt going anywhere soon. 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of a back problem prior to winning his 30th England capRex Features4England boss Gareth Southgate revealed that he had withdrawn the star to protect his backSterlings availability will be a huge plus for the Citizens. 4SunSport’s Sam Morgan paid a visit to the ice cold cryotherapy treatment room at FulhamEven t.