Raheem Sterling has split from the public relations agency that leaked news about him getting the England captaincy.

Manchester City forward Sterling apologised to England manager Gareth Southgate after PR company Purple revealed that he was being given the captaincy to mark his 50th cap against Holland during the summer.

Sterling admitted he was “fuming” over the leak and reassured Southgate that it was done without his permission or knowledge.

It is now understood that Sterling and his agent, Aidy Ward, have severed all ties with Purple and are looking at alternative PR arrangements.

Harry Kane will reclaim the England captaincy for the forthcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers with Bulgaria and Kosovo.