Gerrard sets target for Sturridge

Sturridge stats• England (2011-present): 4 caps, 0 goals• Bolton Wanderers (loan 2011): 12 Premier League appearances, 8 goals• Chelsea (2009-present): 96 appearances in all competitions, 24 goals• Manchester City (2006-09): 32 appearances in all competitions, 6 goals.LONDON – Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says the club’s new signing Daniel Sturridge can have “no excuses” if he fails to become a success at Anfield.The 23-year-old striker, who signed for the Reds in a £12m deal from Chelsea, struggled to secure regular first-team football at both Manchester City and the European champions.“He has said he wants to play football for a big club,” said Gerrard. “There’ll be no excuses. He’ll be with good players at a great club.”Gerrard challenged fellow England international Sturridge, who scored six goals in 32 City appearances and 24 in 96 games for Chelsea, to consistently produce the goods for Liverpool.“Daniel has the quality. I know he’s got it - I’ve seen it,” added the 32-year-old skipper.“He’s suffered a bit at Manchester City and moved on to Chelsea where he hasn’t played as much as he wanted but has shown flashes of brilliance.Sturridge was at Anfield to watch Liverpool record a 3-0 win over Sunderland. Fellow forward Luis Suarez scored twice to take his total of league goals this season to 15.With Andy Carroll out on loan at West Ham, Sturridge will be competing with Italian Fabio Borini for the chance to partner the Uruguayan in attack.

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Gerrard sets target for Sturridge