I watch the goals to get me in the mood and to give myself a vision of how I want the game to go. Daniel Sturridge Read Quote
In the past, I’d felt I didn’t want to try something because I might get shot down for it. I’d tried it with England, and the goalkeeper – I think it was against Poland – saved it. This time, it came off. Daniel Sturridge Read Quote
As a youngster, that’s how it was: you tried to express yourself out on the pitch as much as you can. Maybe I stopped trying things when I got into the first team, but now I’m more comfortable and doing things off the cuff again. Daniel Sturridge Read Quote
I have always been confident in my abilities, always had my faith in God, always expressed myself, but when you are a young player, sometimes you get misunderstood. Daniel Sturridge Read Quote
I’m an open book. I speak to people all the time and generally have a smile on my face. I’m true to who I am, so you can never always smile and be happy. Daniel Sturridge Read Quote
Everyone is entitled to their opinions, and I feel like everyone judges people: regardless of whether they know someone or not, they have an opinion based on the persona of the person. I guess you can only have a real opinion of who they are as a person once you meet someone. Daniel Sturridge Read Quote
It’s important to be courteous; it has to be. I was raised very well by my parents, so it’s about being polite and courteous. Daniel Sturridge Read Quote
My dad was a professional footballer before I was alive. When I was growing up, he was the one who coached and mentored me and helped me to become what I am today. Without his coaching and without his insight and the days and the hours that he put in with me, I wouldn’t be the player that I am today. Daniel Sturridge Read Quote
My family prayed a lot, but we didn’t really go to church. On Sunday, my mum and dad used to always tell me to read the Bible. That was important for me growing up, and I still do that every morning. It’s something that is part of my routine, and I do it every day, whether it’s a normal game or a big one. Daniel Sturridge Read Quote
My parents were very protective of me. Hockley had some crime, so my mum didn’t want me out there, and my dad was the same. I would have to be in at a certain time, as there was a lot of violence surrounding our area. Daniel Sturridge Read Quote
