Defoe admitted: It broke my heart when I was left out of the squad for the Euros last year because I felt Id done enough to be involved. He has played almost 400 games for Sporting, winning the Portuguese league in 2015. Sundays opportunist strike was his first for the Three Lions since he scored twice in an 8-0 victory in San Marino back in March 2013. aniaRex Features4Raheem Sterling had complained of a back problem prior to winning his 30th England capRex Features4England boss Gareth Southgate revealed that he had withdrawn the star to protect his backSterlings availability will be a huge plus for the Citizens. The Portuguese attacker, 22, has bagged six goals and seven assists from the right-hand side of midfield this season and is very much on Bayerns radar. ebut for the Blues but has been an unused substitute in the EFL Cup twice this season. But United and Englands leading scorer is unlikely to remain with the Red Devils this summer and a return to Goodison Park, the club where Rooney burst onto the scene, would suit. The Pole has spent two brilliant years in Serie A, becoming one of the best keepers in Italy, and is still only 26. ign next yearAnd Spaniard Benitez – who has guided Toon to the top of the Championship – wants owner Mike Ashley to stump up the cash for the Iceland ace in the summer if they win promotion. The Brazilian has been linked with a move to the La Liga giants in recent weeks as the club prepare to bolster their attack in the summer transfer window.