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Sterling to rejoin England squad for World Cup quarterfinal after armed break-in at family home in the U.K

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England's Raheem Sterling looks down the field during the World Cup group B soccer match between England and The United States, at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor , Qatar, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

The English Football Association (FA) has confirmed that forward Raheem Sterling will be available for Saturday's quarterfinal showdown against reigning champions France.

"Raheem Sterling will return to England's World Cup base in Qatar. The Chelsea forward temporarily left to attend to a family matter but is now expected to rejoin the squad in Al Wakrah on Friday ahead of the quarterfinal with France," confirmed the FA in a statement on Thursday.

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