Daniel Sturridge blasts claims he doesn’t want to play

Striker Daniel Sturridge has hit back at the critics who claimed he did not — and does not — want to play for Liverpool.

The injury-plagued 26-year-old has featured in the last three matches after two months sidelined by a hamstring injury, during which time there were questions about his commitment.

There were even suggestions the player’s religious beliefs were something else holding him back — but he dismissed all those claims.