Thursday, 9th January, 2014
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has explained that it would be an “amazing achievement” for him to represent England at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, taking into account where his career was when 2013 dawned.
The 24-year-old has been in fine form since joining the Reds from their Premier League rivals Chelsea, where he was a fringe player, having scored 22 goals in 30 appearances in all competitions for the Merseyside club.
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And Sturridge, who admitted that he has come a long way since signing for Brendan Rodgers’ side in January 2013, is of the opinion that playing at a World Cup in Brazil would be extra special due to the festive atmosphere surrounding the South American nation.
"If I can keep developing my game and get a place at the World Cup, I'll be delighted. That would be an amazing achievement”, he was quoted as saying by Liverpool’s official site.
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"When you consider where I've come from since last January, it'd be brilliant to be on that plane.
"Playing at a World Cup is a high point for any footballer, but to do it in Brazil will be extra special.
"There's just something magical about the place, with the samba, the carnival atmosphere and the whole vibe there.
"Everything that surrounds the football actually adds to the football. God willing, I can be there to savour it all."
Sturridge, who is contracted with Liverpool until 2018, returned to training this week after missing nine matches for his side with an ankle injury.
He also has nine caps and two goals for England and has represented the nation at various youth levels.
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