Raheem Sterling: I saw this stadium get built, it’s a dream
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ByEurosport
Updated 18/05/2019 at 23:34 GMT
Raheem Sterling starred as Manchester City routed a hapless Watford 6-1 in the FA Cup and the England man revealed post-match that it was a dream come true to win at the national stadium.
Raheem Sterling of Manchester City celebrates with the trophy after victory in the FA Cup Final match between Manchester City and Watford at Wembley Stadium on May 18, 2019 in London, England.
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Sterling, 24, hit a brace as Manchester City added the FA Cup to the Premier League and League Cup to become the first men’s team in English football history to claim a treble.
The England man had originally been credited with a hat-trick but his first goal - City's second - was retrospectively given to Gabriel Jesus.
That slight disappointment took none of the gloss off the win for the 24-year-old.
"I grew up here and saw this stadium get built. It's a massive dream come true to win trophies here," Sterling said.
It shows what the manager is building here. He said we needed to get the mentality right and we did that and did it exceptionally well.
"It's been a long season with the World Cup as well but everyone has been on their A-game and come through."
Sterling’s strikes took his tally for the season to 26 goals in 51 appearances, his best return to date.
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