England 5-0 Czech Republic - Euro 2020 qualifier review

The Pound Sterling:

Hat-trick hero Sterling

The British currency is called the pound sterling, and Raheem Sterling put in a performance as valuable as the country’s legal tender.

He has been called out on some occasions, due to his lack of goals whilst playing for England. But he surely answered the critics tonight, and he took his time to prove he is world-class.

His performances for Manchester City, in which he scored the winning penalty in the League Cup, and which also could culminate in a second successive Premier League title amongst other trophies, have elevated him to the top level.

This game, and against weak opponents granted, has shown he can translate this to the international stage.

Sterling on his way to his hat-trick

With the UEFA Nations League finals approaching, and seemingly “easy” qualification from the current qualifying group, Sterling can be minted (pun intended) for months or years to come.

All of this comes in the backdrop of his exposition of racism at a game at Chelsea earlier in the season, and coverage last year of his gun tattoo, which has deep and personal relevance for him.

All credit must go to Sterling, who is at the top of his game, and at the top of the tree, despite immense criticism of him over the past year.

It is utter vindication that those with vile views, akin to the Chelsea fan who racially abused him, and the tabloid reporting, cannot bring him or anybody else down.

Sterling, surely now is a £200m-plus player in value, and this could get higher and higher in coming years.