Four things Gareth Southgate learned as Raheem Sterling leads England to Ivory Coast win
dailystar.co.ukEngland boss Gareth Southgate would have been satisfied after watching his side stroll to a 3-0 win over 10-man Ivory Coast, with Raheem Sterling playing a starring role for the Three Lions.The Manchester City star took the captain’s armband for Tuesday’s night game and relished his responsibility, setting up Ollie Watkins for the opening goal on the half-hour mark.
The winger then got himself on the scoresheet by tapping home on the stroke of half-time.Serge Aurier saw red for two bookable offences in the first half and Tyrone Mings added insult to injury with a third in stoppage time.
Here, Daily Star Sport looks at four things Gareth Southgate learned from his side’s routine victory at Wembley.Raheem Sterling has often assumed the role of a leader without the captaincy while playing for the club and country.
But with Harry Kane and Jordan Henderson rested, the 27-year-old was given the captain’s armband for the friendly — and flourished with his new-found responsibility.Now in his 10th year and winning his 74th cap for his country, Sterling has rarely looked more driven.
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