England coach Roy Hodgson says he's open to speaking with Raheem Sterling about his Liverpool problems.

Hodgson does not want one of his most talented players to suffer so he will happily speak to Sterling one-to-one if he feels he needs help.

"Wayne (Rooney) might (speak to him), but we don't ask players to do that job for us.

"We make it clear as a coaching staff we are always available and more than happy to listen to their woes or any situations that develop," Hodgson said.