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Liverpool boss Rodgers hails Sturridge professionalism

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has paid tribute to fit-again striker Daniel Sturridge.

Sturridge is sure to see action in their FA Cup replay against Bolton Wanderers.

Rodgers said: "Daniel has been great. You just need to be careful with him. He is such a good player that he makes others around him better. He gives them confidence.

"Daniel being back for the second half of the season gives us options. He is working hard in training. If he can score goals however long he is on for, he will help us.

"To know him as well, the professionalism every single day of his life, he has devoted himself to being the best he can be. He is unique. It is a remarkable achievement."

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