He should be with England going for World Cup glory - instead he's fighting for his Anfield career once more
In a different world, Daniel Sturridge was never here.
In a different world he was in Moscow, preparing for the biggest game of his career, ready to make himself a national hero. Not at Prenton Park, playing 45 minutes of a pre-season friendly against a League Two side in front of a disinterested crowd. What was it Jimmy Greaves once said? It’s a funny old game.
England’s saviour has become Liverpool’s dilemma. While Gareth Southgate and his squad dream big, one of the country’s biggest talents battles for relevance - and for a place in Jurgen Klopp’s plans.