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No. 46 Daniel Sturridge, Liverpool/England
Why he's ranked: Sturridge took time to confirm he was the real deal at the highest level but answered all of his critics at Liverpool this season. Oozing with pace, a threat with both feet and also a decent header of the ball, Sturridge has matured from a striker with potential to one edging towards the elite. A strong World Cup would move him even closer.
Key stat: Top-scoring Englishman in the Premier League this season with 21 goals. Finished second in the league to teammate Luis Suarez.
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What the experts say: "The last 18 months have seen Sturridge get serious. After years of advance notices and wrong turns, he has become a key player for a major club. He has the pace and strength to play as a single striker and the awareness to loop in with a partner. Hard work on the mental approach to match his skills have made him England's best No. 9." -- John Brewin
What you think:
@D_Sturridge at #46 on ESPN's #WorldCupRank ?? Hard to believe there are 45 better players in the world right now..
- Steve Steele (@steveLsteele) May 28, 2014
@D_Sturridge at #46 on ESPN's #WorldCupRank ?? Hard to believe there are 45 better players in the world right now..
- Steve Steele (@steveLsteele) May 28, 2014
What You Think:
"It's incredible how goals can change games." Indeed. It truly is.
- James Tyler (@JamesTylerESPN) May 29, 2014
Other articles:
- John Cross: Sturridge's confident form an asset for England
- David Hirshey, Paul Kanarek: Sturridge leads Best Prem XI, 2013-14
- ESPN FC Blogs: England
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