THIS is the moment Raheem Sterling left Ross Barkley with egg on his face in England training.
The Manchester City star has flopped in the Three Lions’ opening two games in France.
He was then dropped for the third against Russia.
But this afternoon he finally showed he could contribute something.
Sterling left Barkley for dead when he nutmegged him as England prepare for the last-16 clash with Iceland.
The moment was a light relief for the ex-Liverpool
man, who is struggling to cope with his treatment by angry fans.
Starsport reported this morning how Roy Hodgson and his staff are concerned Sterling’s confidence has taken a battering from online trolls and booing fans.
It is understood Sterling looks at social media on a regular basis and has been shocked by the level of abuse he has been getting.
Hodgson’s stars have hours of spare time on their hands at their base in Chantilly and Sterling is one of several players to use his devices checking Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Sterling is said to be confused why he has been singled out and feels he has been made an online scapegoat.
Following the opening draw with Russia in Marseille, Sterling posted a picture of the Stade Velodrome with the message ‘#TheHatedOne’.
He appeared low on confidence after then being jeered against Wales in Lens and was taken off at half time.
Hodgson has backed Sterling up to know, but it has emerged there are now serious concerns the winger’s confidence is too low.
Hodgson has asked England shrink Dr Steve Peters to speak to Sterling in a bid to lift his spirits ahead of the knockout stages.
Sterling revealed before travelling out to the Euros that he had been seeing Peters in a bid to boost his confidence and mental strength following a difficult first season at Manchester City.
He struggled to make an impact at the Etihad following his £49m move from Liverpool last summer and spent long spells on the substitutes’ bench.
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