England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce says Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling has looked "outstanding" in training as his side prepare for their European Championship play-off against Serbia.
The two teams meet in Friday's first leg in Norwich before Tuesday's return fixture in Krusevac.
"Raheem's been very good. Outstanding," said Pearce.
"He's brought his club form with him. He's looked very, very good. His tail is up and he looks a real handful."
England will secure a place at Euro 2013 in Israel with victory over two legs.
Sterling, 17, will win his first Under-21 cap if he plays against Serbia, having previously featured at Under-16, 17 and 19 level.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has used the midfielder 10 times already this season and he won a call-up to Roy Hodgson's senior squad for last month's World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine.
"He's had a fantastic start to the season. He's been in our development age groups and he had the opportunity to be with the seniors," added Pearce.
"He's fitted in really well. The confidence Brendan has given him he has brought with him here."
Sterling's Anfield team-mate Andre Wisdom will not be available after returning to his club with a shoulder injury.
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