Sterling value rises over the international break

Raheem Sterling will return to Premier League action for Manchester City against Burnley on Saturday with a spring in his step after ending his international goal drought in style.

The burning issue now for the City management is tying the 23-year-old down to a long-term deal at the Etihad.

The forward’s stellar two-goal display in England’s 3-2 Nations League victory against Spain on Monday could make it harder for Pep Guardiola to hang on to the player, with speculation increasing over a move to Real Madrid.

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