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Raheem Sterling has suggested Englands players are in a better frame of mind heading into Euro 2016 than they were at the Brazil World Cup. The Three Lions have won three out of three warm-up games but Sterling cast light into the mindset of the squad by revealing that he missed his family while in South America two years ago.The Manchester City forward insists there are positives to take from Englands preparation wins over Turkey, Australia and Portugal, and getting into the habit of winning is the most important thing. He told Sky Sports News HQ: Weve put ourselves in a good position, mentally as well. Were mentally ready and raring to go.I was young in Brazil - Im still young now - but I learned a lot from it, mainly with the down time. I missed my family a lot but now Im enjoying it more.Theres a real togetherness in the squad, and were not missing home as much so thats got to be a positive. Raheem Sterling was speaking at a Nike event in central London There was definitely some positives we can take from the Portugal game, and stuff we can work on. Its so far, so good. The most important thing is that weve won three games, and if its an ugly win then well take that.Weve shown good stuff at times and done well so far. Theres a few positives to take from our defensive work and well take it onto the training ground and improve for the tournament.Sterling has been used in a variety of positions in the warm-up matches; on the left and right as well as the head of a midfield diamond - and he insists he is willing to play anywhere for his country.Its good to know the manager trusts me in these different positions and Im happy to play in any for my country, he said. Englands kits were handed over to the players at the Nike event in London All I can do is keep training well and doing my best, and showing the manager what I can do. Its his decision at the end of the day and Ive got to respect that.The manager has a few players at his disposal and Im sure whoever he picks will do a good job for the country. Its great to have so many players to choose from.Ive said to myself that when I come away with England I have to work to help the team. Im focused on doing the best for my country and go as far as we can go.Sterling was speaking at a Nike England event in central London, as he and other England players collected their kit for Euro 2016. Also See: Kane: Attacking trio needs time England defence worries Butcher The Rooney-Kane-Vardy dilemma Hodgson: England are on track Lucas Vazquez Jersey . The victory strengthened Liverpools position in the top four after Tottenham lost 1-0 at Norwich in the days late kickoff, cutting the north London club six points adrift of fourth place and the final Champions League slot for next season. Pepe Reina Jersey . 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"Look, for Toronto FC Id love him to stay obviously, because hes a quality player," said Nelsen, who captained New Zealand at the 2010 World Cup. "But for Jermain, if I was the England manager, I probably would pick him. Because you know what youre going to get with him -- you absolutely know what youre going to get with him." Defoe, who played at the 2010 World Cup, offers England experience and a scoring touch off the bench. He has potted goals everywhere he has played -- including 19 in 55 appearances for his country. The 31-year-old striker says he is in the dark, waiting for the phone to ring. "Its down to the manager," said Defoe, referring to England boss Roy Hodgson. "He picks the squad. "Im sure he knows what every player can do. And even before he was the England manager, he probably knew all the players anyway. So Im sure that the manager knows his squad. And he probably knew his squad a long time ago -- maybe just one or two additions that youre not sure about. "I dont know. Its up to the manager. As players, you just concentrate on playing for your club and then, like you said, you wait for the call." Hodgson has apparently made up his mind. He is set to announce his 23-man squad Monday as well as seven standby players. "Ive known for a while," he is quoted on Englands Football Association website. England will travel to Portugal on May 19 for a training camp that runs through May 23. The squad will reassemble May 27 with a friendlyy against Peru at Wembley on May.dddddddddddd 20. The 23-man World Cup squad will be confirmed June 2. England has friendlies June 3 against Ecuador and June 7 against Honduras, both in Miami, before heading to Brazil for its World Cup opener June 14 against Italy. Realistically Defoe is hoping to land a spot as a reserve striker with Wayne Rooney and Danny Welbeck of Manchester United, Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool and perhaps Rickie Lambert of Southampton ahead in the pecking order. Given that, some argue that it would make more sense to take a younger player over Defoe. The argument there is that it would be an investment in the future. Nelsen sees the other side to that coin, suggesting his man has the seasoning and mental toughness to survive the England spotlight. "Probably the Brazil and the England national team are the hardest teams in world sport to play for, in terms of expectation and pressure," he said. "You know Jermain can handle that. On the worlds biggest stage, you want to kind off knock out the variables. And I think Jermain does that." "With my TFC hat on, I hope he doesnt (go). I hope he stays here," Nelson added with a laugh. Barring injury, U.S. midfielder Michael Bradley and Brazilian goalkeeper Julio Cesar will leave Toronto for the World Cup. Nelsen expects Cesar to leave his team after the May 23 game against Sporting Kansas City. "Jermain, if he does (go), (will be) roughly about the same time," he added. "(U.S. manager Juergen Klinsmann) Juergen wants Michael now. Or tomorrow," Nelsen said with a smile. "But were trying to hold that. I think for Michael, it will probably be the 19th or the 20th that we lose him." The World Cup runs June 12 to July 13. 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