The former Arsenal and England centre-back believes the Liverpool winger should be allowed the freedom to thrive away from the the glare of the media spotlight.Former England defender Sol Campbell believes Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling must be offered more protection by the Professonal Footballers' Assocation in order to ensure he reaches his potential.
Sterling - whose contract expires at the end of next season - angered many Reds fans when he chose to openly discuss his contract situation amid interest from Arsenal, even admitting that he had rejected an offer worth €140,000-per-week.Further negative headlines were prompted when images that appeared to show Sterling inhaling laughing gas emerged, but Campbell believes more leeway should be granted to a 20-year-old growing up under the media spotlight."He's one of the most talented English players coming out of this country. Do not destroy him," Campbell told the Guardian."Wayne Rooney did a lot of stuff, he got some flak, but it was almost overlooked. 'Oh, you've been a bad boy, let's overlook it again.'"Raheem Sterling is one of the most talented men coming out of this country. Wake up, PFA. Press wake up and protect this boy."Yes, he's young. Yes, things will happen, and pay him the money because he's worth it."Sterling has scored 11 goals in all competitions thus far this season, and has earned 14 England caps.
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