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Lampard sure Sturridge will break into England team

ESPN staff
October 11, 2011
Daniel Sturridge has already made his presence felt at Under-21 level © Getty Images
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Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has proposed team-mate Daniel Sturridge as the man to replace Wayne Rooney in the England team.

Rooney will miss at least one match at the start of Euro 2012 after being sent off in England's final qualifier against Montenegro, and has been told he will not start another international until his ban expires.

That leaves the door open for Sturridge, who has scored three Premier League goals in three games for Chelsea this season, having also impressed on loan at Bolton in the last campaign. And Lampard claims the 22-year-old forward has what it takes to shine for the Three Lions.

"There is no doubt Daniel will break through at international level," Lampard told the Sun. "It's just a matter of when it happens for him. He can be a great player for Chelsea and for England. He has skill, unbelievable speed and can finish. What more can you ask?

"He brings the excitement that supporters crave and his pace gives him the ability to beat his man and create a goal out of nothing. You can see the manager trusts him from the fact he has thrown him straight into the team this season."

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