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Raheem Sterling Says Jadon Sancho 'Begged' for a Goal in England vs. Kosovo

Raheem Sterling has said Jadon Sancho "begged" to be set up for a goal ahead of England's clash with Kosovo on Tuesday.

The Three Lions won an entertaining game 5-3 at St Mary's in Southampton, making it four wins from four in UEFA 2020 European Championship qualifying Group A. Sancho netted his first and second goals for England in the win, while Sterling also got on the scoresheet.

Speaking after the game, Sterling said the Borussia Dortmund youngster was itching to get off the mark for England after finding out he was in the XI, per Charlie Skinner of Sky Sports:

"He was in my room at 10.