Raheem Sterling ready to fly back for quarter-final but wants assurance first

The Chelsea winger returned to the UK when he discovered that intruders had broken into his house in Surrey, and he therefore missed the Three Lions' 3-0 win against Senegal.

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He was given full support from manager Gareth Southgate to leave the squad amid the news.

Sterling also revealed he would only return to the England camp once he was assured his family would be safe following the burglary.

talkSPORT's Faye Carruthers has now said the 28-year-old will return to Qatar.

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Sterling will be back with his teammates on Friday as they prepare for their match the following day.

Surrey Police recently released a statement regarding the burglary: "We are currently investigating a report of a burglary at an address in Oxshott, Leatherhead.

"Police were contacted just before 9pm on Saturday December 3rd after the occupants of the property came home and discovered a number of items, including jewellery and watches had been stolen.

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"Inquiries to establish the circumstances are under way and the investigation is ongoing.

"No threat of violence was involved as the items were discovered stolen retrospectively. Inquiries into the circumstances are ongoing."

After the news of the break-in, many England players are now protecting their homes with 24-hour bodyguards and dogs whilst they're out in Qatar.

Sterling will no doubt be a welcome return for England, having already scored for the Three Lions in their opening win against Iran.

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