Raheem Sterling told he doesn’t deserve a World Cup place after “absolutely terrible” game

Raheem Sterling is “not even a consideration” for the Three Lions’ World Cup squad on current form, according to former Blues star Pat Nevin.

The former Manchester City man had a “really, really bad time” during Chelsea’s 4-1 defeat to Brighton on Saturday and was substituted just after the hour mark at Amex Stadium.

Sterling has also failed to score in his last eight appearances for Chelsea in all competitions, with his last goal coming in the Champions League draw with Salzburg in September in Graham Potter’s first game in charge.

Blues boss Graham Potter defended Sterling’s recent performances before the trip to the south coast, but former Blues winger Nevin says the 27-year-old “is having a really, really bad time”.

Summarising the match for BBC Radio Five Live, pundit Nevin tore into Sterling’s display during the first-half as Chelsea found themselves 2-0 down.

“I’m watching Raheem Sterling right now and I’ve said that Graham Potter has got the best from every player since he has been there, with one exception. Raheem Sterling,” said Nevin..

“If he keeps playing the way he is right now, he’s not even a consideration for the World Cup. He is having a really really bad time and today he is having an absolutely terrible game.”

Sterling was also the lowest-ranked player in BBC Sport’s online player rater following the defeat at Amex Stadium, scoring just 3.14 out of 10.

England manager Gareth Southgate has until 13 November to submit his final squad for the World Cup in Qatar, which starts a week after that.