KAZAIAH Sterling has returned to Tottenham Hotspur after finishing his loan spell at Southend United.

The 22-year-old striker made 12 appearances while with the Shrimpers with his only goal coming in a 6-1 defeat at Colchester United in the EFL Trophy.

Sterling, who joined Blues in October, was hit by a groin problem in the latter stages of his loan and started just two of the Shrimpers' last 11 League games.