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Liverpool winger Sterling: Family behind England commitment

Liverpool star Raheem Sterling insists his family are happy he's committed to England.

Asked about claims that his mum wants him to commit himself to the country of his birth, Sterling was adamant.

"No, no, no," insisted Sterling, an unused sub when England faced Ukraine last September.

"My mum has never said that. In fact, she said, 'Jamaica is your home nation, but England has looked after you.'"

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