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Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge needs to improve decision-making to be world class, says Ryan Giggs

Manchester United icon says England and Liverpool ace needs to be cleverer to make it as a 'top, top player'

DANIEL STURRIDGE will not become a world class striker until his decision making improves, according to Ryan Giggs.

The forward fired a blank as he was deployed as a lone frontman during England’s disappointing stalemate in Slovenia.

 Sturridge was deployed as a lone striker by Gareth Southgate
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Sturridge was deployed as a lone striker by Gareth SouthgateCredit: Reuters
 Daniel Sturridge cut a frustrated figure for England in Slovenia
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Daniel Sturridge cut a frustrated figure for England in SloveniaCredit: PA:Press Association
 Ryan Giggs third from left at the back) and Daniel Sturridge front left) were team-mates for Team GB at London 2012
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Ryan Giggs third from left at the back) and Daniel Sturridge front left) were team-mates for Team GB at London 2012Credit: Getty Images

Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate may have been celebrating more than just a point had the Liverpool star been a bit more dynamic up top, says Giggs.

“I played with Sturridge at the Olympics [in 2012 for Great Britain],” said the Manchester United legend on ITV.

“He has everything. He's got a good touch, good finisher, he's quick, he can run the channels but to be a top, top player... decision-making.

“You have to make the right decisions. You have to make the right decisions more often than you make bad decisions.

“Today there were just too many bad decisions.”

Sturridge, who did score for England during the 2-0 win over Malta on Saturday, failed to replicate that feat in the Stozice Stadium.

He was replaced by Marcus Rashford with eight minutes remaining.


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