Thursday 6 September 2012 10:12, UK
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers wants to shield Raheem Sterling from the hype which has proved a millstone for other potential stars in the Premier League.
"But in many ways it is right for him to go with the Under 19s. He has met up with the England squad now and travelled to play in Germany. "It then allows him to come back and recover well before our next game at Sunderland. "It is all about individual needs. It might look great on the back pages that he is involved in the Under-21s but the reality is that this is a kid who has made great strides over the last few weeks; he was absolutely fantastic through pre-season. "You have seen his quality, courage and attitude in games. He has been fantastic. But for the moment, let's just stay calm."