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VIDEO: Daniel Sturridge hails England's world class Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney
ENGLAND striker Daniel Sturridge hailed Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney as 'world class' after inspiring Roy Hodgson's side to Brazil.
The Three Lions qualified for next summer's World Cup thanks to goals from Rooney and Gerrard against Poland.
And frontman Sturridge believes the England duo are among the best players on the planet.
"There were always going to be opportunities but we played our football and in the end got the result we wanted," said Sturridge.
Daniel Sturridge after England v Poland - Star and Express
"They [Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard] are two world-class players and it's a pleasure to work with them both.
"Any country who has got there [to the World Cup] is going to be delighted and we're one of them.
"We're taking a relaxed approach and just taking every game as it comes. We've got two friendlies in November and we're looking forward to those not worrying about the future."
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