Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan does not believe Raheem Sterling merits England selection.

The experienced winger, once a favorite of boss Gareth Southgate, is again missing from their squad.

Sterling has been in good form for Chelsea this term, but had a very poor last campaign that pushed him down Southgate's pecking order.

“Eyebrows have been raised over Raheem Sterling's continued omission from the England squad," Jordan wrote in his Daily Mail column.

“But why? He's been pretty bang average for Chelsea. Ok, he's had a few decent games in recent weeks but I haven't seen a series of hugely impressive performances from him that mean he demands inclusion.

“Oh yes, I forgot the dizzy heights of a couple of goals against odds-on relegation favorites Luton Town!

“Why wouldn't you weaponise Palmer in terms of experience and understanding what international football is like? He is the future and, if Palmer continues to mature and progress as the season goes on, he could well be on the plane to Germany next summer.

“There was constant debate over his playing time and form when he was at Manchester City yet he was always indulged by England. There were plenty of times when people expressed surprise at his inclusion in an England squad and questioned Southgate's thinking so, ironically, he's on the other side of the argument now.

“He's not getting into England's strongest team ahead of Bukayo Saka or Jack Grealish anyway, so I don't understand all the fuss. I have to be honest, I've never been a huge fan of Sterling as a player.

"I have always felt he was overrated. There is no doubt he's a good player but world-class? Give me a break."