'Sturridge should be in the England squad'

Speaking on the 'Sunday Supplement' on 'Sky Sports', Northcroft called for the Liverpool striker's inclusion in Gareth Southgate's plans.

He has been ignored for the upcoming international break despite his fantastic form for Liverpool, which has irked the journalist: 

"Daniel Sturridge, in terms of talent, and someone who is in good shape and form - England should be biting the hand off to get Sturridge in there," Northcroft said. "I would have him in the team.

"I do not understand that one [Sturridge omission], I would actually have him in the team. He is a slightly different player to Harry Kane, if you want a No 9 and a No 10. Throwing Raheem Sterling in there, there are some incredible talents.

"Considering Daniel Sturridge is in the best moment he has been in for four or five years I think that it is time to get him back in the England squad.''