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'Sterling is still a baby but he's the perfect role model' - Wright-Phillips praises City star's demeanour on and off the pitch

The former England star says the current Three Lions winger has shown maturity well beyond his years

Shaun Wright-Phillips says that Raheem Sterling has proven to be the "perfect role model" for young players, despite the fact that the Manchester City star is still a "baby" himself.

Sterling was one of City's top players this season as the England star fired 17 goals while providing 10 assists during the team's Premier League title-winning campaign.

Meanwhile, the winger has also become one of the game's loudest voices when it comes to combating racism, having recently revealed that he wants to meet with the English FA and Premier League leaders in an effort to discuss the issue.