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Joe Cole insists that Raheem Sterling 'needed that goal' after his first half equaliser against Dinamo Zagreb as Rio Ferdinand notes that the 'frustration' the England star has 'been feeling' was evident 'in the celebration'

Joe Cole and Rio Ferdinand argued that Raheem Sterling needed a goal against Dinamo Zagreb for Chelsea, to relieve the pressure that is already mounting on him.

The England winger joined the Blues from Premier League rivals Manchester City over the summer, but has only scored five and assisted two in 16 appearances this season.

And both pundits insisted that there was an evident release of pent up frustration in his celebration, having drawn the hosts level in the 18th minute on Wednesday.

Both Joe Cole and Rio Ferdinand felt that Raheem Sterling's goal released some frustration

'He needed that goal Sterling,' said Ferdinand on BT.