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Sturridge explains origins of goal celebration

Daniel Sturridge has revealed the story behind the iconic arm-waving goal celebration dance he became known for during his time at Chelsea and Liverpool.

The former England forward’s celebration was a regular sight at Anfield as he scored 50 Premier League goals for the Reds, helping them go close to the title in 2013-14.

Sturridge says that when he was young, he used to imitate the celebrations of Faustino Asprilla and Ian Wright – but his own dance was all his own making.

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“It’s ‘The Sturridge dance’.