Daniel Sturridge hits back over Liverpool v England row after Twitter backlash

LIVERPOOL star Daniel Sturridge has defended recent comments he made about playing for England.

Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge

The free-scoring striker started the season in flying form but has been forced to withdraw from the England squad with a thigh injury.
He seemed to imply during an interview that playing for Anfield was where it mattered most - because that's where he can earn a plane ticket to the World Cup in Brazil.
Sturridge said: "I'm more worried about Liverpool and more worried about putting in good performances for us, us winning games and challenging for trophies.
"That's my main ambition - it's not about playing for England.
"That comes with doing the things you do for your club and if I don't play well here, I won't get the opportunity to do it there [World Cup finals]."

“To play for them is a dream come true. Just hoping to recover for Monday.”

Liverpool star Daniel Sturridge

Sturridge decided to defend the comments he made on Twitter, after fans sent him abusive tweets.
Talking about Liverpool's upcoming game against Swansea, he wrote: "Don't get it twisted... England is the pinnacle. To play for them is a dream come true. Just hoping to recover for Monday.
"Some people never understand. Read the interview. If I do well for my club I will play for England. If I'm not fit I can't play."