Sturridge dreams of regular England role Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge says he is determined to establish himself as a key member of the England squad in the future.
The 23-year-old has been called into Roy Hodgson's squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro after impressing since his January move.
But, having failed to net in each of his four senior caps for England, the former Chelsea forward is keen to improve and become indispensible to the national team.
"It's every player's dream to establish themselves as an England regular," Sturridge told reporters.
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Haidara speaks out over McManaman tackle Newcastle defender Massadio Haidara cannot believe Callum McManaman will face no action from the FA over his horror challenge.
The Wigan attacker did not even receive a yellow card after connecting with the Frenchman's knee with his studs during Saturday's clash at the DW Stadium.
It was announced earlier this week that no retrospective action can be taken after officials claimed they had seen the incident, a situation which Haidara has described as 'ridiculous'.
"It is difficult to swallow. I don't understand. He could have smashed my career and my life and he will play football again before m
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Mueller happy to play up front Germany attacker Thomas Mueller says he would have no problem playing as a lone striker in the World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan.
With Miroslav Klose injured, Mario Gomez is the only recognised number nine in Joachim Loew's squad.
But the Bayern Munich winger would be happy to fill in up front if called upon by the 53-year-old.
"I won't deny that I could play there. Trust me I would be fine," he told Bild.
"I have not been talking to the coach about whether he has been thinking about it. He makes the decisions.
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Azpilicueta: Torres is unlucky Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta insists Fernando Torres' dry spell in front of goal is down to bad luck with goalkeepers.
Vicente del Bosque omitted the Chelsea forward from his squad for Spain's upcoming World Cup qualifiers, pinpointing the striker's lack of consistency as the main reason for the snub.
But Torres' compatriot and team-mate in west London believes the former Liverpool and Atletico Madrid marksman simply needs a change in fortune.
"He perhaps hasn't had the luck that strikers need," Azpilicueta told Goal.com.
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Denilson scores ... in own net Sao Paulo's Denilson has scored a howler own goal as his Sao Paulo side went down 2-1 to Sao Bernardo.
The former Arsenal midfielder got his feet mixed up at the back post and deflected a corner straight into this own net.
Denilson, who struggled to establish himself in the English Premier League with the Gunners, has been on loan at Sao Paulo from Arsene Wenger's side since 2011.
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Marotta proud of Juventus Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta is delighted by his side's return to the Champions League.
Antonio Conte's men qualified for the quarter-finals of the competition for the first time since 2005/06, and the 57-year-old has urged the team to keep up their current form and claim silverware.
"We feel pride and satisfaction at reclaiming our place among the most important European clubs, but also absolute determination to reclaim our Scudetto title," Marotta told the club's website.
"Last season we just had the championship, whereas this year we've also got the Champions League.
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Messi reveals new tattoo Barcelona star Lionel Messi has revealed a brand new tattoo on his left calf in what is a tribute to his young son.
The body art, which depicts a small pair of hands and the name Thiago in simple black ink, was photographed by Messi's brother Matias before being uploaded to Twitter.
Matias had revealed earlier this week the pair had planned to get new tattoos, and he released pictures of them both on social media networks on Wednesday.
Messi is currently on international duty with Argentina, and is set to captain the side in Friday's World Cup qualifier with Venezuela.
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