Rodgers plans Raheem's summer

20th Mar 2013 - Latest News

Brendan Rodgers has given Liverpool youngster Raheem Sterling the green light to represent England at the European U21 Championship this summer.

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The 18-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough season during 2012-13, although the manager has recently discussed the need to 'nurture' the talented forward.

Part of Sterling's development has included a spell with the Reds' U21s team and Rodgers has revealed that could continue at international level in Israel.

"I spoke to Stuart Pearce because we have a number of England U21 boys here and I don't think it would do Raheem any harm," the boss told the Daily Mail.

"He's had a good season and going to a tournament like that, if selected, will be good for his experience."

The 2013 edition of Uefa's flagship youth tournament takes place from June 5, with England drawn in Group A alongside the hosts, Italy and Norway.

Looking to the short term, Rodgers has also considered using Sterling in the FA Youth Cup semi-finals - where Steve Cooper's Reds will face Chelsea.

"Micah Richards played in the Youth Cup when he was in the Manchester City side in the semi-finals so we will see," the Northern Irishman added.

"I don't know a player around his age who is playing regularly at this level.

"We just have to ensure that as a club, we don't make any mistakes with his development."





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Cmon sterling you can become a great player just keep working hard and never give up. you'll become a super star good luck #YNWA CMON LIVERPOOL PLZ MAKE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE. JUST TRY AND WIN THE REST OF THE GAMES AND HOPEFULLY WE CAN JUST SNEAK IN THE TOP 4 <3 U STEVIE G <3<3<3
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