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His confidence is shot to pieces! Paul Scholes lifts lid Liverpool star's struggles
PAUL SCHOLES believes Raheem Sterling has lost his confidence and is the cause of his poor recent form.
Raheem Sterling - Spotlight On
Scholes was speaking after Sterling was hauled off after 67 minutes in England's disappointing goalless draw with the Republic of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.
The England forward was relentlessly booed by supporters during the match and struggled to make an impact.
Working as pundit for ITV, Scholes offered his sympathies to the 20-year-old and said he believed confidence was the issue.
Raheem Sterling shakes hands with Roy Hodgson
He said: "You have to feel for Sterling a bit, it looks like his confidence has gone a little bit. This is a lad six months ago, he could beat any defender in the world.
"He has great skill, great pace and he just looks like his confidence is shot to pieces."
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