Sterling says otherwise. But, y'know, I'm sure there's an internet rumour to suit whichever position anyone wishes to take.

But what does it matter as far as the booing goes? Whatever went on, it wasn't Gomez's decision to drop Sterling: it was Southgate's. And the senior players were also involved. I notice none of them were booed.

Babyish and embarrassing.

And as for what did go on, it was very probably a two-way thing to a point, because such things tend to be. It's who took it beyond the point of what was deemed acceptable which is important. No-one will know that, other than those involved. However, I think given how Southgate has handled it, I'm happy not give too much of a toss about that level of detail.

And FWIW I generally like Sterling (as far as caring about footballers who don't play for my club goes). He tends to annoy all the right people. So it's a shame this will probably feed into their old narratives about him.