Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has said Chelsea star Raheem Sterling should be “very disappointed” that he’s not away with the England squad right now.

Despite his impressive start to the season, Sterling was left out of the recent England squad.

Ferdinand suggests it’s very harsh that Chelsea’s £50million forward has been overlooked by England head coach Gareth Southgate.

Discussing Sterling’s omission from the England squad, Ferdinand told FIVE’s YouTube channel: “If I was Sterling, I’d be very disappointed, bearing in mind what he’s done for this England team when he’s been in or around it.

“If you’re going by the yard stick that Gareth’s using with the likes of Maguire and Phillips, why is it all right for them guys to get in and not him?

“…. Sterling’s probably been the main bright spark at Chelsea.”