Theo Walcott celebrates scoring the opener against Newcastle on December 29, 2012
Theo Walcott eyes striker role against Brazil
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott admits that he would relish an opportunity to start in England's friendly against Brazil as a striker.
Jun 1, 06:25
Brazil's Maracana Stadium, photographed on April 11, 2013
Preview:Brazil vs. England
Sports Mole previews Sunday's international friendly between Brazil and England at the Maracana Stadium.
May 31, 16:57
New Liverpool signing Daniel Sturridge in the stands ahead of their game with Sunderland on January 2, 2013
Daniel Sturridge out of Brazil clash
Daniel Sturridge is ruled out of England's game against Brazil with an ankle injury.
May 29, 21:26
England's Frank Lampard celebrates after scoring the equaliser in the match against Ireland on May 29, 2013
Republic of Ireland seal draw against England
Frank Lampard cancels out Shane Long's opener as England draw 1-1 with the Republic of Ireland at Wembley.
May 29, 20:50
England's Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring against Brazil on February 6, 2013
Roy Hodgson backs Wayne Rooney to shine
Roy Hodgson says that Wayne Rooney will show his passion for England against the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday.
May 29, 06:00
Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring against Fulham on May 12, 2013
Roy Hodgson: 'Daniel Sturridge finally showing potential'
England boss Roy Hodgson believes that Daniel Sturridge is finally living up to his potential since his move to Liverpool.
May 28, 22:14
England's Daniel Sturridge scores his side's seventh goal in their World Cup qualifier with San Marino on March 22, 2013
Daniel Sturridge primed for first England start
England manager Roy Hodgson will reward Daniel Sturridge for his fine finish to the season with his first senior start against the Republic of Ireland, according to reports.
May 28, 03:10
Brendan Rodgers
End-of-season report: Liverpool
Sports Mole takes a look back at Liverpool's 2012-13 campaign, where the Reds started off with hopes of a top-four finish under new manager Brendan Rodgers.
May 21, 14:02
John Aldridge
John Aldridge: "Quality rather than quantity" for Liverpool
John Aldridge believes that Liverpool need no more than four new players during the summer break.
May 21, 12:10
Liverpool's Jamie Carragher in action on March 10, 2013
Live Commentary: Liverpool 1-0 Queens Park Rangers - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage of the final day of the Premier League season as Liverpool hosted QPR at Anfield in Jamie Carragher's last game for the Reds.
May 19, 14:00
Liverpool's Jamie Carragher in action on March 10, 2013
Preview:Liverpool vs. Queens Park Rangers
Sports Mole looks ahead to Liverpool's final Premier League match of the season against Queens Park Rangers at Anfield.
May 17, 10:08
John Aldridge
John Aldridge hails "phenomenal" Daniel Sturridge
Liverpool legend John Aldridge hails Daniel Sturridge's scoring record as "phenomenal" since joining the club from Chelsea in January.
May 15, 03:01
Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho in action against West Brom on February 11, 2013
Daniel Sturridge hypes Philippe Coutinho contribution
Daniel Sturridge hails the quality of Philippe Coutinho after the Brazilian assisted him twice more in Liverpool's 3-1 victory over Fulham.
May 14, 13:49
Daniel Sturridge celebrates after scoring his team's fifth goal against Swansea on February 17, 2013
Daniel Sturridge: 'I learned a lot from Didier Drogba'
Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge reveals that Didier Drogba's attitude under pressure has had a positive impact on his outlook and drive to become a top striker.
May 14, 04:56
Liverpool's Jamie Carragher in action on March 10, 2013
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher tries to copy Daniel Sturridge's dance
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher tried to copy Daniel Sturridge's trademark dance goal celebration during the Reds' win over Fulham.
May 13, 13:01
Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring against Fulham on May 12, 2013
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge 'loves' getting jeers from rival fans
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge insists that he thrives on getting jeers from opposing fans during matches.
May 13, 10:17
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand celebrates scoring against Swansea on May 12, 2013
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out its Premier League team of the week.
May 12, 22:59
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers during the match against Zenit St Petersburg on February 21, 2013
Brendan Rodgers "mightily impressed" with Daniel Sturridge
Brendan Rodgers hails Daniel Sturridge for his performance for Liverpool against Fulham on Sunday.
May 12, 16:53
Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring against Fulham on May 12, 2013
Match Analysis: Fulham 1-3 Liverpool
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Liverpool's 3-1 win over Fulham this afternoon, a match that saw Daniel Sturridge net a hat-trick.
May 12, 16:37
Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring against Fulham on May 12, 2013
Daniel Sturridge hat-trick downs Fulham
Daniel Sturridge scores all three goals for Liverpool as they get the better of Fulham 3-1 away from home.
May 12, 15:54
Fulham's Dimitar Berbatov celebrates scoring against Liverpool on May 12, 2013
Half-Time Report: All square at Craven Cottage
Daniel Sturridge cancels out Dimitar Berbatov's goal for Fulham as Liverpool head into the break level at 1-1 with the Cottagers.
May 12, 14:48
Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge reacts as he scores his second goal in the match against Fulham on May 12, 2013
Live Commentary: Fulham 1-3 Liverpool - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text coverage of Liverpool's trip to Craven Cottage to take on Fulham this afternoon that ends in a 3-1 win for the Reds.
May 12, 13:00
Fulham manager Martin Jol before his side's match against Aston Villa on April 13, 2013
Preview:Fulham vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole looks ahead to Fulham's Premier League meeting with Liverpool on Sunday.
May 10, 16:57
John Aldridge
John Aldridge: 'Daniel Sturridge let Merseyside derby occasion get to him'
Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge feels thst Daniel Sturridge allowed the occasion of the Merseyside derby to affect his performance on Sunday.
May 8, 02:15
Liverpool's Jamie Carragher in action on March 10, 2013
Daniel Sturridge: 'Jamie Carragher will be missed by Liverpool'
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge insists that Jamie Carragher's presence and influence will be missed when he retires.
May 6, 10:10
Steven Gerrard battles Leon Osman for possession during the Merseyside Derby on May 5, 2013
Match Analysis: Liverpool 0-0 Everton
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at an even Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton that ended goalless.
May 5, 15:03
Steven Gerrard battles Leon Osman for possession during the Merseyside Derby on May 5, 2013
Merseyside derby ends goalless
Liverpool and Everton share the spoils after the Merseyside derby ends goalless at Anfield this afternoon.
May 5, 14:22
Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge scores in the Premier League clash with Chelsea on April 21, 2013
Half-Time Report: No goals at Anfield
Liverpool and Everton are goalless at half time in the Merseyside derby at Anfield.
May 5, 13:18
Everton's Darron Gibson celebrates after scoring against QPR in the Premier League clash on April 13, 2013
Team News: Darron Gibson starts for Everton against an unchanged Liverpool side
Brendan Rodgers names an unchanged starting lineup to face Everton in the Merseyside derby at Anfield this afternoon.
May 5, 12:00
Steven Gerrard battles Leon Osman for possession during the Merseyside Derby on May 5, 2013
Live Commentary: Liverpool 0-0 Everton - as it happened
Sports Mole''s live coverage of today's Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton that ends in a draw.
May 5, 11:30
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers congratulates Daniel Sturridge following a goalscoring debut at Mansfield on January 6, 2013
Brendan Rodgers: 'Philippe Coutinho, Daniel Sturridge will handle derby pressure'
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers feels that Philippe Coutinho and Daniel Sturridge will have no problems adjusting to the Merseyside derby tomorrow.
May 4, 20:16
Marouane Fellaini celebrates scoring Everton's fifth goal against Cheltenham in the FA Cup on January 7, 2013
Marouane Fellaini and Daniel Sturridge join BT Sport
Everton's Marouane Fellaini and Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge are to join BT Sport as ambassadors for the channel.
May 3, 11:38
Fabio Borini
Liverpool's Fabio Borini wants to play "big part" in Luis Suarez absence
Liverpool striker Fabio Borini insists that he wants to play a "big part" during Luis Suarez's 10-match suspension.
Apr 29, 08:29
Steven Taylor
Steven Taylor: Defeat feels like "a family member has died"
Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor admits that his side's 6-0 defeat to Liverpool feels like "a family member has died".
Apr 29, 01:49
Liverpool's Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring against Aston Villa on March 31, 2013
Jordan Henderson: 'We can cope without Luis Suarez'
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson believes that his side's emphatic win at Newcastle United proves they can cope without suspended striker Luis Suarez.
Apr 29, 00:55
Daniel Sturridge celebrates after scoring his team's fifth goal against Swansea on February 17, 2013
Daniel Sturridge felt "no pressure" to replace Luis Suarez
Daniel Sturridge says that Luis Suarez's absence did not put him under any more pressure as Liverpool defeated Newcastle United 6-0 at St James' Park.
Apr 27, 18:55
Daniel Sturridge celebrates after scoring his team's fifth goal against Swansea on February 17, 2013
Jordan Henderson, Daniel Sturridge lead Liverpool to comfortable win
Jordan Henderson and Daniel Sturridge each score twice as Liverpool beat Newcastle United 6-0 at St James' Park.
Apr 27, 18:21
Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge scores in the Premier League clash with Chelsea on April 21, 2013
Half-Time Report: Daniel Agger, Jordan Henderson put Liverpool ahead
Daniel Agger and Jordan Henderson give Liverpool a 2-0 half-time lead against Newcastle United.
Apr 27, 17:18
Daniel Sturridge celebrates after scoring his team's fifth goal against Swansea on February 17, 2013
Team News: Daniel Sturridge replaces Luis Suarez for Liverpool
Daniel Sturridge replaces the suspended Luis Suarez in attack for Liverpool against Newcastle United today.
Apr 27, 16:10
Daniel Sturridge celebrates after scoring his team's fifth goal against Swansea on February 17, 2013
Brendan Rodgers wants Daniel Sturridge to take Luis Suarez's role
Brendan Rodgers believes that Daniel Sturridge can replace Luis Suarez during the Uruguayan's 10-match ban.
Apr 26, 15:47
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