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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 says matters at Anfield are where it matters 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]."

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has recently backed Sturridge to make himself one of the best players in the Premier League, comments that went down well with the 24-year-old Anfield ace.

He said: "It was good to hear. It's always good to hear positive things from your manager, especially.

"I'm working as hard as I possibly can and I want to improve as much as possible.

"I'm not resting on my laurels or thinking I'm complete because I know I'm not."