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Liverpool striker Sturridge: Sterling absolutely flying now

Danny Sturridge admits he's close to Liverpool and England teammate Raheem Sterling.

As well as being his friend and team-mate, Sturridge feels a sense of responsibility to try and guide Sterling during the early part of his career.

"Me and Raheem are very close," he told Jamaica's Nationwide Radio. "To me, he's my little brother and I look after him and try to help him as a footballer and as a person.

"I didn't have anyone take me under their wing when I was his age, so it is important now that I understand my role, which is the big brother role. I guide him where I can, and that's as important as being his friend and his team-mate.

"It's going to be great. Raheem is a great player. He's young, but he's got a lot of talent, and talent that sometimes people don't get to see as well.

"He's young and he is still improving. He's already improved so much, which I am happy about, and he will continue to do that."

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