My job is to hunt for goals, says Daniel Sturridge

England striker Daniel Sturridge has railed against suggestions he is not a team player, insisting he has a responsibility to play high up the field and hunt goals.

Sturridge’s raw ability is not in question but he has attracted criticism throughout his career about his workrate and willingness to dig deep for the side.

He has started all three games since Gareth Southgate’s arrival as interim manager, scoring in wins over Malta and Scotland but receiving modest notices for his efforts in the stalemate against Slovenia.