Manchester City hero Trevor Sinclair has no doubts about Raheem Sterling's quality.
Sterling's strike in the 4-1 triumph away to Southampton was his 14th of another impressive individual campaign in which he also surpassed 100 goals in the Premier League.
Sinclair declared the City man among the finest currently plying their trade in the top flight, pointing to his fitness levels and constant desire to improve as crucial factors in his assessment.
He told City's website: “I'm so pleased (with Sterling's form), but I'm not surprised because he's done it throughout his career.
“The spotlight is so fiercely on him all the time because of the standards he sets himself, so whenever he does dip slightly below that, people are on him for whatever reason.
“(But) you hear managers talking about him throughout his career, whatever the game is, he will come in the next day and work his socks off.
“He's got that about him and he will always be successful (because of it).
“He's a bit of a freak as well in terms of his physique and the way that he's able to – touch wood - not get injured and play games every three days.
“He'll give you everything and he's one of the best players in the Premier League, there's no doubt."
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