Liverpool and England striker Daniel Sturridge insists that he has no regrets about playing for his country on Tuesday against Germany, even though it meant him being benched for the Merseyside Derby.
The Englishman missed out last Friday’s friendly with Chile at Wembley, but was fit in time to play against Germany four days later.
However, his commitment to England meant that he was dropped to the bench for Liverpool’s clash against Everton, which eventually ended 3-3 with Sturridge grabbing a late equaliser.
Despite being benched due to playing for his country, Sturridge has revealed that he has no regrets and he would choose England over Liverpool again.
‘For me, regardless of what condition you are in, if you are selected by the England manager you go out there and do the best you can, whether you are carrying an injury or not.
‘The manager (Hodgson) gave me an opportunity and it’s always a pleasure to put the England shirt on. Regardless of what condition you’re in, fit or not fit, if you are selected for England you go out there and do your best.’
‘I have been hampered for the past three games,’ said Sturridge. ‘Since West Brom, when I got the bang, I’ve had blood underneath my muscles in my thigh. It’s still there now. When I shoot from long distance I still feel pain but it’s getting better.
‘It’s important that I’m training. I didn’t get to train much when I was away with England. I only trained once before the game. I need to get the momentum going and just try to get it right and make sure I’m in the right condition to be able to go out there and do myself justice.
‘I hope I’ll be fit enough to start against Hull next weekend. It would be great to be back in the side.’
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles
