Daniel Sturridge has hailed his partnership with Luis Suarez (Picture: Getty)

EXCLUSIVE: Daniel Sturridge has lifted the lid on his lethal strike partnership with Luis Suarez – insisting it’s all down to a telepathic bond between the duo.

Sturridge and Suarez have scored 14 goals between them already this term as part of Liverpool’s excellent start to the season.

And with manager Brendan Rodgers paying tribute to their link-up this week, Sturridge has revealed the simple secret behind their excellent form.

‘It’s a natural partnership between us – it’s almost telepathic,’ said Sturridge. ‘We get on really well on and off the pitch and I think that makes a huge difference to how we play together.




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‘The relationship we have means we know when to pass to each other and when we’re going to make runs. It’s just a totally natural thing.

‘It means we can do more off-the-cuf’ and instinctive things – because we’re on the same wavelength.

‘I think it’s only going to improve the more we play together.’

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Sturridge has been in stunning form this season (Picture: Getty)

Sturridge has been revitalised at Anfield after joining from Chelsea in January, with the striker now considered a crucial man for both club and country.

And the 24-year-old puts his turnaround in fortunes down to the influence and faith of Liverpool boss Rodgers.

‘He’s given me something I’ve never had before – and that’s a chance to prove myself,’ he continued.

‘A lot of people have passed judgments on me based on five minutes here and there at different clubs.

‘But now I’m getting the run of games I’ve always wanted and I’m building my confidence. I know now there’s not the constant pressure to deliver all the time and that’s helping me develop.’

Sturridge is expected to start for Liverpool when they take on Arsenal in a mouth-watering top-of-the-table clash on Saturday, with a win crucial for both teams.

And the frontman is expecting a superb spectacle at the Emirates – and hopefully a Liverpool win.

‘It’s a massive game for both teams and will get a great match for the neutrals to watch.

‘It’s going to be a great occasion and we’re hopeful of going there and getting a victory.’

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Daniel Sturridge will be leading a squad of fans in a Call of Duty: Ghosts tournament at the IndigO2 on Monday 4th November, battling against other Squad Leaders including Andros Townsend and Wretch 32. To be in with a chance of being on his team for one of the biggest entertainment launches of the year, send a tweet explaining why you should be part of his squad using #GhostsSturridge and #CallofDutyTime. To find out more, see Daniel throw down the gauntlet to the other Squad Leaders and watch all the action live on the night go to http://www.callofdutytime.com