Raheem Sterling dedicates goal for England vs Hungary to friend Steffie Gregg who died of Covid-19 complications

RAHEEM STERLING dedicated his goal in England’s 4-0 win against Hungary to his late friend Steffie Gregg.

The 26-year-old niece of Jamaican producer and singer Rvssian tragically passed away earlier this week.

Raheem Sterling dedicated his goal against Hungary to a friend who died because of coronavirusThe late Steffie Gregg pictured wearing a Sterling shirt while cheering on Man City

The niece of Jamaican producer Rvssian tragically passed away, aged 26, earlier this week

The England star was known to be a good friend of Steffie

And the Manchester City ace paid tribute with a t-shirt reading ‘Love you forever Steffie Gregg’ as he celebrated breaking the deadlock during the Three Lions’ 4-0 win.

Sterling removed his shirt to reveal a touching message dedicated to her memory which read: “Love you forever Steffie Gregg.”

He was booked for taking off his jersey to reveal the tribute in the 55th minute as he was pelted with cups by home fans while celebrating with teammates.

Sterling then shared several snaps of his goal celebration and t-shirt afterwards on Twitter, captioning them with a love heart and prayer emoji and the words: “This one was for you SVG.”

The Twitch streamer’s death on August 31 shocked all of Jamaica.

She was also a well-known businesswoman and socialite and popular member of her community of Upper St Andrew in the country’s capital.

Sterling, who was born in Kingston, was known to be a good friend of hers.

Her father is former race car driver Gary Gregg while her brother Kyle ‘Speedy’ Gregg is also a racer.

Gregg had previously posted shots on Instagram of her wearing a City shirt at a game with Sterling’s name and number on the back.

And she recently shared a picture with boyfriend Naldo Banks wishing him a happy birthday.

Her family includes brother Kyle, a famous racing driver, while her father Gary is a well-known businessman.

And Steffie’s passing has shocked many in the country.

Sterling’s effort opened the floodgates as England ran rampant.

Harry Kane made it 2-0 to the Three Lions eight minutes later before Harry Maguire found the back of the net in the 69th minute.

Declan Rice then joined in the fun as his long-distance strike made it 4-0 with three minutes remaining.

Twitch streamer Gregg is the niece of Jamaican producer and singer Rvssian

Sterling and his teammates were pelted with cups as they celebrated their opener

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