Daniel Sturridge ultimate XI: No Suarez but five former Chelsea stars in shock 4-2-4 team

DANIEL STURRIDGE has named his ultimate fantasy XI from players he has admired throughout his career, and the Liverpool frontman has sprung a few surprises with his selections.

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Daniel Sturridge has named his ultimate XI of players he has admired during his career

Sturridge has potentially upset a few current and former team-mates with his picks for a dream team of players he has admired during his career.

Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, Sturridge named just two ex-Liverpool players in his XI but found room for five former heroes.

While one of his picks – Nicolas Anelka – ticks both boxes having spent time at Anfield and Stamford Bridge, the ultimate XI still has a very blue feel.

Growing up as an Arsenal fan, there are also a couple of nods towards the Gunners in Sturridge’s outrageously attacking 4-2-4.

The Reds striker did admit that his side would lack balance, but we’d still love to see this collection of players on the pitch together.

Scroll through the gallery above to see Daniel Sturridge’s ultimate XI.

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