Liverpool striker Danny Sturridge has revealed how long he goes back with manager Brendan Rodgers.

Sturridge is in the form of his life under Rodgers.

He told FourFourTwo magazine: "I first met him when I was at Manchester City and we played his Chelsea team in the Youth Cup.

"We beat them, so I've had a good time reminiscing with him about that! He also surprised me recently because he talked about a game when I was 16 and I scored against them from the halfway line.

"I hadn't realised he was in the opposition dugout at the time. It's nice that I was on his radar at such an early stage.

"He's a great man on and off the pitch. He is tactically sound, pays attention to every detail and knows his players inside out.

"He studies the opposition extensively and gives a lot of emphasis to the mental side of things. I'm so thankful to him for showing belief in me.

"He was a massive influence but the biggest reason I came here is because Liverpool are an unbelievable club with great history."