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UEFA Nations League: Sterling set to be named England captain

Raheem Sterling could end a stunning season by being named England captain in the Nations League next month – on his 50th cap.

The Manchester City striker is in line for the captain’s armband with skipper Harry Kane and his deputy Jordan Henderson likely to be unavailable against Holland on June 6.

Both stars will be involved in the Champions League Final between Liverpool and Tottenham in Madrid five days earlier – leaving Sterling, 24, in the frame to lead England.

“It’s possible depending on availability but he is in that leadership group now,” says Southgate.

“We took that decision in the last couple of camps and he has fulfilled that role model brilliantly over the last 12 months in particular.

“You can see his maturity now with what had happened to him on and off the pitch. I think he is relishing that.

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“He has risen to that challenge and embraced it and I wouldn’t have any hesitation in making him captain that if that was the right thing.”

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