Raheem Sterling's performance for England against Italy on June 11 has left Chelsea fans saying that they don't need to sign the Manchester City winger. The 27-year-old forward was gifted the best chance of the game at Molineux when he was presented with an open goal in the second half.
However, he ballooned the bouncing ball over the top of the bar. The Three Lions put in a largely tame performance against the Azzurri as they continued their winless start to their UEFA Nations League campaign.
Gareth Southgate made seven changes from the side that drew with Germany in Munich last time out. Chelsea stars Mason Mount and Reece James were both handed starts, as were former Blues players Fikayo Tomori and Tammy Abraham.
The hosts never really looked like scoring past Gianluigi Donnarumma, with Sterling bearing the brunt of fan criticism online. The Manchester City winger was named the captain of the side as he won his 75th senior cap.
Sterling was a key part of Southgate's side that reached the World Cup semi-finals and was in electric form at the European Championships last year. Despite those accomplishments for his country, fans continue to remain unconvinced. Here are some of the best Twitter reactions to the Manchester City forward's performance:
@athole52 Raheem Sterling really is bang average 臘♂️路♂️ Might be a good signing for Everton if Pep wants to get rid of him as rumoured 🤭🤣 #ENGITA
@BrexitChels Sterling is just Shaun Wright Phillips with more dribbling ability. No way should he be a starter for us. #Tuchainsout
@CFCMax_ Sterling is fucking ASS OH MY GOD If any of you lot want him at Chelsea you need to open your eyes fr fr
@SabuSmith Sterling’s first touch stinks
@TMayo7 Raheem Sterling is absolutely fucking dreadful Thomas Mayo
@Deacon18Deacon If @ChelseaFC sign Sterling this Summer I’m out !!! Absolutely useless !!! #ENGITA
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