Sterling’s contract - three year extension confirmed

[CityInWashingtonState]

No, it's the national squad that hampers his performances in the National squad.

How so? Probably Southgate hasn't given Sterling anything like the support he has at City.

Yet... if Sterling were supremely confident - why would this matter?
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Edit - Note that I think that Sterling has the raw ability to be a Balon Dior candidate/winner - for me, it's an issue of confidence that's holding him back.
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Meanwhile, retaining his current excellent level in our squad - will ensure that he's among the very best wingers - if not the best winger - in world football.

 

[kaz7]

Calm down Karen.

I've not said anything at all along the lines that Sterling is a clumsy twat.

Moreover, I've lauded his performances and have identified him as one of very best current players
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At the same time, I have noticed that Sterling is still very prone to pass rather than shoot if a passing option is open. And I've mentioned that Sterling is at times inexplicably - well - clumsy - as you put it.
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Is there a better winger currently in world football - I don't know - maybe? But Sterling is certainly in the discussion.

Might Sterling up his game still more? Becoming an even better player - hell, yeah! He could gain confidence, shooting when that is the better option, and being even more clinical when in on goal.
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For me, Sterling is on the cusp of a Balon Dior award - it seems to me that confidence is holding him back.

Too, that lack of confidence is what is hampering his performances in the national squad.

Read it again,i called him a clumsy twat not you,he has no lack of confidence for us,nobody here gives a flying fuck about the england team,it means nothing,sergio and messi aren't great for Argentina,it means nothing so discount that and look at his form for us,he is on fire,nothing wrong with passing,it's a team game,he gave Sane a goal instead of taking the hatrick because he felt he needed it,that is team spirit,i feel you dissect players in isolation instead of watching them play for each other

 

[Centurions]

How so? Probably Southgate hasn't given Sterling anything like the support he has at City.

Yet... if Sterling were supremely confident - why would this matter?

The same reason Messi and Aguero with Argentina or Ronaldo with Portugal rarely shine.

 

[CityInWashingtonState]

Read it again,i called him a clumsy twat not you,he has no lack of confidence for us,nobody here gives a flying fuck about the england team,it means nothing,sergio and messi aren't great for Argentina,it means nothing so discount that and look at his form for us,he is on fire,nothing wrong with passing,it's a team game,he gave Sane a goal instead of taking the hatrick because he felt he needed it,that is team spirit,i feel you dissect players in isolation instead of watching them play for each other

Again - calm down.

I honestly think that Sterling is on the cusp of Balon Dior consideration.

Holding him back - for me is simply confidence. Less so on our side for sure. But performances in the national side too count for that.

Southgate doesn't trust Sterling as much as does Pep it seems.
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If you think that Sterling's current play is perfect - the best he could achieve - well then, I respectfully disagree with you - Sterling has it in him to increase his game even more.

And it's not innate ability that's holding him back - it's lack of confidence.

 

[squirtyflower]

Most prefer Chanel

 

[Centurions]

Again - calm down

Stop with the condescending crap bud.

I honestly think that Sterling is on the cusp of Balon Dior consideration.

Holding him back - for me is simply confidence. Less so on our side for sure. But performances in the national side too count for that.

Southgate doesn't trust Sterling as much as does Pep it seems.

Where do get this idea that Southgate doesn't trust Sterling? His starts would put the lie to that.

 

[CityInWashingtonState]

The same reason Messi and Aguero with Argentina or Ronaldo with Portugal rarely shine.

WRT Messi - Messi is the best player in the world over the past decade bar none. But his skillset is enhanced by intricate 1-2 passing - which is diminished in the Argentinian squad.

Ronaldo - well, he's an amazing individual - repeat individual. He's not a team player.

Ronaldo isn't quite in the same boat as Ibra (amazing individual but probably a net minus for any side in which he plays) - Ronaldo is a likely a net plus, but he's a total prick and likely causes those around him to perform at non-optimal levels.
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In the case of Sterling - it's entirely different.

 

[kaz7]

Again - calm down.

I honestly think that Sterling is on the cusp of Balon Dior consideration.

Holding him back - for me is simply confidence. Less so on our side for sure. But performances in the national side too count for that.

Southgate doesn't trust Sterling as much as does Pep it seems.
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If you think that Sterling's current play is perfect - the best he could achieve - well then, I respectfully disagree with you - Sterling has it in him to increase his game even more.

And it's not innate ability that's holding him back - it's lack of confidence.

Stop telling me to calm down,the england team means nothing,the media and pundits crucify him without mercy in an england shirt but you wouldn't know that,he has no lack of confidence for us if you get your head out of the stats and watch the game

 

[CityInWashingtonState]

Stop telling me to calm down,the england team means nothing,the media and pundits crucify him without mercy in an england shirt but you wouldn't know that,he has no lack of confidence for us if you get your head out of the stats and watch the game

For you the England team means nothing - your sentiment isn't universal.

For City, yes, he absolutely lacks a bit of confidence. He still tends to pass rather than shoot when shooting is the better option.

 

[squirtyflower]

WRT Messi - Messi is the best player in the world over the past decade bar none. But his skillset is enhanced by intricate 1-2 passing - which is diminished in the Argentinian squad.

Ronaldo - well, he's an amazing individual - repeat individual. He's not a team player.

Ronaldo isn't quite in the same boat as Ibra (amazing individual but probably a net minus for any side in which he plays) - Ronaldo is a likely a net plus, but he's a total prick and likely causes those around him to perform at non-optimal levels.
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In the case of Sterling - it's entirely different.

Stop using text speak please