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Adam Lallana hails 'world-class' Liverpool team-mate who is vital to their success
ADAM LALLANA believes Daniel Sturridge is "absolutely massive" for Liverpool.
Daniel Sturridge is a 'world class player,' according to Adam Lallana
The England international earned his fist start under Jurgen Klopp on Wednesday night as the Reds comfortably beat Southampton 6-1 in the League Cup quarter-final.
Liverpool went behind after 42 seconds but two goals from Sturridge, a Divock Origi hat-trick and Jordon Ibe's strike secured a memorable come-back.
And Lallana hailed Sturridge's performance, insisting the forward is a "world-class" player.
"It was [incredible], especially after the start we had. It was sloppy - they started the game well but I think we started on the back foot," he told Liverpoolfc.com.