England striker Daniel Sturridge says age is no barrier to success at Euro 2016, which gets under way this week.

With an average age of 25, England have the youngest squad at the tournament, but Sturridge says that should be viewed as a "strength not a weakness".

He also insisted England's older players will not be scarred by previous failures in major tournaments.

"We know there will be a lot of eyes on us," said the Liverpool star. "I think we will enjoy the occasion and thrive."

Asked if England were favourites to win Euro 2016, which is being held in France, he added: "I think that is down to everyone else to decide."