Gareth Southgate accepts he may be in Raheem Sterling’s bad books over punishment

Gareth Southgate suspects Raheem Sterling has the hump with him, but the England manager remains sure suspending the forward for his bust-up with Joe Gomez was the right decision.

Only a point is needed against Montenegro to secure qualification for Euro 2020 in Thursday’s encounter at Wembley, where the Three Lions will be celebrating becoming the first nation to play 1,000 international matches.

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