3) Daniel Sturridge
Just ask any Liverpool fan and they’d tell you how frustrating the case of Daniel Sturridge really is. You only need to compare his goals-per-minute ratio with the best in the business to realise that there aren’t many better finishers in the game than a fit and fighting Sturridge. Unfortunately, much of that time is now spent on the treatment table.
After a difficult couple of years, Sturridge was handled more effectively by new manager Jurgen Klopp as he ended up leading Liverpool’s goal-scoring charts for the season, despite missing almost half of it!
An unused substitute in the opener against Russia, Sturridge’s introduction alongside Jamie Vardy did the trick for England as it provided the much-needed spark to help overturn a deficit to clinch victory over rivals Wales.
Yes, Sturridge might attempt audacious attempts from outside the box sometimes with team-mates free for a pass, but every good striker has a streak of selfishness about him. Who could’ve even considered an outside-of-the-boot finish in a Europa League final? Not many.
Reports on the eve of the match suggested England manager is expected to field Sturridge, Kane and Sterling in a 4-3-3 formation, with Vardy being an impact substitute. On current form, Sturridge is one of England’s best players at Euro 2016 so far and deserves the start upfront to deliver his true potential.
