Sturridge: Gerrard is the man who can do everything... that's why I call him James Bond

By Joe Ridge

PUBLISHED: 04:06 EST, 14 March 2014 | UPDATED: 04:07 EST, 14 March 2014


DANIEL STURRIDGE EXCLUSIVE

Read Matt Lawton's interview here

Bond, James Bond.

That's the nickname Daniel Sturridge has given to the man who 'can do everything', his Liverpool and England captain, Steven Gerrard.

Striker Sturridge was full of praise for the 33-year-old midfielder who he hopes can lead his club and country to silverware this year.

In the spotlight: Daniel Sturridge is interviewed by Sportsmail's Matt Lawton

In the spotlight: Daniel Sturridge is interviewed by Sportsmail's Matt Lawton

Natural born leader: Gerrard captains both Liverpool and England

Natural born leader: Gerrard captains both Liverpool and England

Shaken, not stirred: How Steven Gerrard would look as James Bond, 007 (as mocked up)

Shaken, not stirred: How Steven Gerrard would look as James Bond, 007 (as mocked up)

 
 

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'It’s a good sign for Liverpool that we had five players in England’s starting line-up last week,' Sturridge told the Daily Mirror.

'I’ve grown up with Jordan Henderson in international age groups, Raheem Sterling is like a little brother and I’m very close to him, Glen Johnson is a top-class player and then there’s James Bond... Stevie has got the lot, hasn’t he?'

Sturridge went on: 'He doesn’t like it, but I call him that (James Bond) because he can do everything.

'On a day-to-day basis in training, you have to see it to believe what he can do with a football.'

Gerrard lifted the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005 but has never won the Barclays Premier League or a trophy with England.

With 10 games to go, second-placed Liverpool are still well and truly in the title race - thanks largely to 18 goals from Sturridge - and the Liverpool pair can expect to be a key part of England manager Roy Hodgson's plans at the World Cup in Brazil in the summer.

Strong contingent: Sturridge's Liverpool team-mates Raheem Sterling (front row, left), Jordan Henderson (back row, second right) and Glen Johnson (front row, right) all also started against Denmark last week

Strong contingent: Sturridge's Liverpool team-mates Raheem Sterling (front row, left), Jordan Henderson (back row, second right) and Glen Johnson (front row, right) all also started against Denmark last week

Winner: Sturridge wheels away with Gerrard after scoring the only goal of the game against Denmark

Winner: Sturridge wheels away with Gerrard after scoring the only goal of the game against Denmark

Talking tactics: Gerrard chats to England manager Roy Hodgson on international duty earlier this month

Talking tactics: Gerrard chats to England manager Roy Hodgson on international duty earlier this month

And Sturridge, 24, thinks it would be fitting if 'James Bond' got his hands on a trophy or two this summer.

He added: 'If ever there was a player who deserved to finish his career with a Premier League winner’s medal or a World Cup winner’s medal it’s Steve Gerrard.'

Look but don't touch: Sturridge gets up close and personal with the World Cup trophy earlier this week

Look but don't touch: Sturridge gets up close and personal with the World Cup trophy earlier this week

 

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My hero.

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Well he can do the fighting bit. Nasty little scouser!

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Nasty little gazzab, Leeds !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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James Bond...more like 'Brooke Bond' in the tea advert.

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Ya right DM in the 3rd pic you've written mocked up image in brackets.......as if Stevie's really played a role like James Bond and has an original pic in 007's clothes

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Not a good advert for Liverpool lol- a gun in your hand I know it's a photofit. But he still looks boring. The only bonus is you don't have to listen to him talking. Probably the most boring person in the world. After Beckham.

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and you !

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If hes such a good player how many PL winners medals has he got ?

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but not a TOP TOP Player

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Lol a Scouse James Bond...

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Like Daniel Craig you mean?

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Lol a Scouse James Bond...

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most overrated player ever. not fit to lace Frank Lampard's boots. sturridge is a Chelsea reject. gerrard is england captain by default after JT told the clowns of the FA where to stick it.

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This seasons is only a short term thing suhaimi. And that is because RVP and Rooney have been injured for most of it.

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In mourinho's own words from yesterday JT is too old !!!!!

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