Liverpool ace Daniel Sturridge says Manchester City need to back Raheem Sterling.

New City boss Pep Guardiola has spoken to Sterling, telling him he would fight for him as long as he was committed to the club.

Sturridge said: "We have to groom him, nurture him and help him become one of the best players in the world.

"I believe he can, because he has all the tools for it. You are still finding yourself and you are not a grown man at 21.

"Just let him continue and he will come good. That is fact because he does have the ability.

"It is important for people to understand he will come good and he will show everyone what he is about. I am sure of that and I can't wait to see it happen."