Footballers are generally far too busy with the business of playing football matches at this time of year to indulge in too much reflective thinking.
But if Raheem Sterling were to sit back and contemplate his 2021, it would be fascinating to know what he made of it all. It has been another landmark year for one of the marquee names of this Premier League era.
He was England’s best player as they reached a first major tournament final since 1966, added another Carabao Cup and league title to his ample collection and is presently enjoying a purple patch in front of goal that has propelled him into the Premier League’s 100 goals club.
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