England players believe coach Gareth Southgate acted too hastily with his axing for Manchester City attacker Raheem Sterling.

The Daily Mail says the squad have been left shocked at the decision to axe Sterling from the squad to face Montenegro following his bust-up with Liverpool defender Joe Gomez.

Members of the squad feel there has been an over reaction to the incident between Sterling and Gomez at St George's Park.

Meanwhile, Liverpool played a key role in brokering peace between the team-mates, Reds skipper Jordan Henderson - who will meet up later with the squad as he is suspended for the game against Montenegro - believed to have spoken to the duo by phone.

Henderson has also volunteered to go to St George's Park on Tuesday to see his Liverpool team mate and also Sterling.