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Raheem Sterling is leaving the England World Cup squad in Qatar to return to London after armed intruders broke into his home while his family were in. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Manager Gareth Southgate confirmed the news after Sunday’s 3-0 last-16 win against Senegal.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

“Sometimes football isn’t the most important thing and family should come first,” said Southgate.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is understood the incident happened on Saturday night. Sterling has three young children.<\/span><\/p>\n

“We want to give him that space and we will see over the next few days how that develops,” Southgate added.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking after the Senegal match Sterling’s team-mate Declan Rice said: “I saw him at breakfast this morning then the manager said he had the difficulties at home so we’ve all sent him a message.”<\/span><\/p>\n

England’s next match at the World Cup is against France in the quarter-finals on Saturday.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sterling is the second player to leave the England squad after Arsenal defender Ben White, who <\/span>returned to the UK on 30 November<\/span><\/a> for personal reasons. <\/span><\/p>\n

Two years ago, three burglars who targeted a number of homes in the north west of England, including an attempted break-in at Sterling’s then-home in Cheshire in November 2018, <\/span>were jailed.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The Chelsea forward, 27, started and scored in England’s 6-2 win over Iran in their opening group game before being called on again for the 0-0 draw with the United States. <\/span><\/p>\n

Southgate opted instead to play Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden either side of Harry Kane for England’s 3-0 win over Wales.<\/span><\/p>\n

The England boss has often relied on Sterling during major tournaments; he started all seven of England’s Euro 2020 matches.<\/span><\/p>\n

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