Eric Dier has been astonished by Raheem Sterling's focus and attitude despite negative coverage in sections of the British media ahead of and during the World Cup.
Sterling received criticism prior to the World Cup when a British tabloid targeted him for having a gun tattooed on his leg.
The Manchester City star provided an explanation soon after , saying it was a tribute to his father who was murdered when Sterling was just two years old, but the scrutiny continued.
Sterling has found his performances being placed under the microscope arguably more than any other England player by certain publications.