Marseille newcomer Jonathan Rowe has expressed his admiration and respect for England international Sterling in an interview. A member of the England U21 squad, Jonathan Rowe believes that Sterling is a role model for young players of their generation. He said: "Sterling has shown the way for many of our youngsters, proving that it is entirely possible for them to break into big clubs and represent the England national team at international level. We all love Sterling, he is an idol and role model in our hearts."
Jonathan Law also revealed that he was also heavily influenced by Sterling in his style of play: "His style of play is very similar to mine, both pursuing a fast and direct attacking style, and I also hope to be like him, launching attacks from the side and directly threatening the opponent's goal."
It is worth mentioning that Jonathan Law showed excellent individual ability and team spirit in the match against Lyon. He staged a read-second strike in the final moments of the game, helping Marseille to win a valuable 3-2 victory over their rivals. This performance certainly further elevated his status in the team and brought him one step closer to his dream of becoming a top-class soccer player.
