England manager Roy Hodgson has suggested that Raheem Sterling will improve as a result of his move to Manchester City.
The 20-year-old moved to the former Premier League champions for £49m from Liverpool after a draining transfer saga which lasted several months.
The winger has received a hostile reception by opposition supporters on City's pre-season tour, but Hodgson insists he is capable of dealing with the negativity.
He is quoted as saying by the Daily Mail: "These things, if anything, will make him stronger. He has a got big price tag to carry around, but I think he is a good enough player to do so.
"I think it will help him to mature and improve even more. I think for his age he is a remarkably strong and robust person, not just physically on the field but mentally."
Sterling could make his competitive debut for City against West Bromwich Albion in two weeks' time.
Charlie Bennett
