Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge to sit out Europa League clash against Sion

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Agen Sbo Casin0 -    Brendan Rodgers has vowed not to “break” England striker Daniel Sturridge.

And he will warn Roy Hodgson to do the same if, as expected, the 26-year-old is called up by England when the squad for the final two Euro qualifiers is named on Thursday.

England host Estonia at Wembley, but Liverpool are concerned that the second match against Lithuania will be played on an artificial pitch in Vilnius.

Sturridge scored twice for Liverpool at the weekend, but will be rested for Thursday's Europa League clash with Swiss side Sion at Anfield.

The thinking is that he will then be “fresh” and available for the Merseyside derby against Everton on Sunday after adding class to Liverpool's front line against Villa last weekend with a cool finish to get back on the goals trail.

He is still not 100 per cent fit and Liverpool boss Rodgers said: “We have to make sure we don't break him at this stage. He gives us real quality in the final stage.

“For every individual player, you assess them physically. He has worked hard and has come back ahead of schedule.

“He won't be involved in this game (Sion) which will keep him fresh for the weekend and working towards his fitness.”

Asked if he would be wary for England picking Sturridge so soon after his return from a year out, Rodgers said: “I have not spoken (with the FA) as of yet.

“If our players are being selected... Daniel is back in the fold, if he is fit and performing I would expect him to be chosen for the national team. My concern now is that he is fit and ready for Liverpool.”

But Rodgers says he couldn't play in both England games. He added: “Not at the moment. I let the players deal with it when they go away.

“It is worth me noting to the FA where he is in his return to fitness. He is a player coming back and Roy and his staff are intelligent enough to realise that.”

Bandar Judi Online Sbo Casin0 -   Sturridge missed four months between September and February last season and was injured again in April until his return against Norwich 11 days ago after hip surgery.

Rodgers is confident his side is returning to better form, especially creatively after scoring three against Villa.

Rodgers added: “The (Ings/Sturridge) combination was very good, the team, and how cohesive we were, in particular those two up front, was very good.

We scored three and could have got more. Ings has been great for his intensity and pressure. From 25 yards out on goal he can score.

“If we can keep Daniel working towards a good level of fitness those two will be good for us.”

Liverpool want to avoid the poor results hitting the campaigns for Arsenal and Chelsea in the Champions League.

Rodgers suggests the intensity of the Premier League is making it difficult for English teams to thrive in Europe.

He added: “The competition in the Premier League is like no other. Big teams abroad can win games at 70pc and go into a European game fresh.

“You can't do that in the Premier League. There are no easy games. The intensity and physicality is much greater for English teams.”

Rodgers says the English football authorities could help.

He added: “They could do more to support teams in Europe. It happens in other countries. It doesn't happen in this country.

“The physicality, the intensity of the way it is played.... in other countries they can change 5-6-7 players, still win the game and put a team out for the next game.

“It all adds up to physically being difficult for the Premier League teams but it is something we have to cope with.

“You respect the challenge and try to get the best out of the players you have available.”