Liverpool striker Danny Sturridge is excited about a first World Cup campaign.
He is understandably eager for the World Cup to start, as he looks to impress in his first major tournament in an England shirt.
"I'm excited to be a part of such a great squad. The experienced players are helping everybody understand how big an occasion it is," said Sturridge, who was on the standby list for Euro 2012.
"For the younger players, including myself, we don't understand how big it really is, to be honest.
"It's obviously the pinnacle of everyone's careers, but from my personal perspective it's great to be a part of everything. I'm just happy to be a part of this squad."
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